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USPTO Extends Comment Deadline on Patent Eligible Subject Matter Guidance for AI Inventions

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The USPTO has extended the public comment deadline in order to afford all stakeholders an opportunity to weigh in on the subject matter eligibility of AI inventions....more

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Deadlines and Extensions of Time Reduced at the Trademarks Opposition Board as of December 1, 2023

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The Canadian Intellectual Property Office has announced that as of December 1, 2023, updates to the Practice Notices for trademark opposition proceedings and section 45 (non-use cancellation) proceedings will come into...more

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US Seeks Comments on Text for WIPO Genetic Resources Treaty

Summary - Last year the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), under a threat of a vote, accelerated negotiations on an international legal instrument related to intellectual property (IP) and genetic resources...more

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National Phase Initial Filing Estimates

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Due within 5 years of international filing date or within 2-months of issuance of a Direction to Request Examination, whichever is earliest (additional $1800). Excess fees of $125 for each claim over 20 are payable at...more

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Transition measures released for Interim Order for COVID-19 drugs

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As previously reported... on September 16, 2020, Canada’s Minister of Health approved an Interim Order Respecting the Importation, Sale and Advertising of Drugs for Use in Relation to COVID-19 (the ISAD Interim Order), which...more

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USPTO Offers Updated Relief for Certain Patent-Related Filing or Payment Deadlines

From March to June of 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) responded to the COVID-19 outbreak by offering various forms of relief to stakeholders.  The widest ranging of these relief efforts was...more

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC

Are Patent and Trademark Deadlines Extended Due To COVID-19? (UPDATED)

As the COVID-19 pandemic progresses, patent offices worldwide are taking steps to minimize negative impacts that patent and trademark filers may suffer. ...more

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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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The Hogan Lovells IP & Media Technology team is tracking the changes being made by intellectual property offices around the world in response to the coronavirus so we can keep you informed on the key developments....more

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COVID-19 IP update: impact on litigation (UPDATED)

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Netherlands - Proceedings on the merits in the Netherlands are continuing as normal as possible. This means that new cases can be filed and the exchange of written submissions continues as usual. Oral hearings are for the...more

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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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EPO - The EPO has decided to postpone until further notice all oral proceedings in examination and opposition proceedings scheduled until until September 14, 2020 (previous date was June 02, 2020) unless they have already...more

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COVID-19 IP update: impact on litigation (UPDATED)

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The Hogan Lovells IP & Media Technology team is closely following the impact of COVID-19 on the operation of Courts around the world and what this means in practice for clients engaged in or contemplating litigation, with...more

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USPTO Extends Patent Deadlines for Small and Micro Entities

From March to May of 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) responded to the COVID-19 outbreak by offering various forms of relief to stakeholders.  The widest ranging of these relief efforts was issued...more

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USPTO Grants Further Limited Relief in Light of COVID-19

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On May 27, 2020, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) granted additional, limited relief to those most impacted by COVID-19 for certain patent and trademark-related fees and deadlines. This relief is far more limited...more

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Global Patent Prosecution - May 2020: WIPO's COVID-19 IP Policy Tracker

What does Amazon making children shows like "Peppa Pig" available for free during the COVID-19 crisis have in common with the current operating status of the Companies and Intellectual Property Authority in Botswana? Well,...more

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Trademark Offices Worldwide Respond to COVID-19: A Survey of Extensions, Announcements, and Status Information (UPDATE)

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In recent weeks, trademark offices around the world have made announcements and adjustments to their practices in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. ...more

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

USPTO Trademark Deadline Extensions Under the CARES Act

The United States Patent and Trademarks Office (USPTO) is continuing to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak by offering various forms of relief for certain trademark-related deadlines. On April 28, 2020, the USPTO issued its...more

Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP

Update: USPTO Patent Deadline Extensions Under the CARES Act

Throughout March and April 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") responded to the COVID-19 outbreak by offering relief to stakeholders. The widest ranging of these relief efforts was issued under the...more

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COVID-19 IP update: impact on litigation (UPDATED)

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Japan - On 7 April 2020, the Japanese government declared a state of emergency in seven prefectures, due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, on 16 April 2020, the Japanese government declared a state of...more

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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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China - On 28 January 2020, CNIPA (China's National Intellectual Property Administration) published Notice 350 (see here, in Chinese), which is applicable to trademarks, patents and layout designs of integrated circuits....more

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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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China - On 28 January 2020, CNIPA (China's National Intellectual Property Administration) published Notice 350 (see here, in Chinese), which is applicable to trademarks, patents and layout designs of integrated circuits....more

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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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China - On 28 January 2020, CNIPA (China's National Intellectual Property Administration) published Notice 350 (see here, in Chinese), which is applicable to trademarks, patents and layout designs of integrated circuits....more

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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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China - On 28 January 2020, CNIPA (China's National Intellectual Property Administration) published Notice 350, which is applicable to trademarks, patents and layout designs of integrated circuits. CNIPA remains open...more

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USPTO and Copyright Office Grant Deadline Relief, Further Guidance Awaited

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The Director of the US Patent and Trademark Office and the Acting Register of the US Copyright Office have now taken action pursuant to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) to provide relief from...more

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USPTO Will Extend Deadlines for Delays Caused by COVID-19 Outbreak

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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has extended trademark registration deadlines falling between March 27 and April 30, 2020. ...more

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COVID-19 IP update: Intellectual Property Office developments (UPDATED)

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China - On 28 January 2020, CNIPA (China's National Intellectual Property Administration) published its Notice 350 (see here, in Chinese), which is applicable to both trademark and patent matters....more

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