Patent office deadlines amid COVID-19

March 17, 2020

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According to the latest United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) update, while their offices are closed to the public, all patent and trademark application deadlines and other deadlines are not extended.

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) announced on March 16th, 2020 their decision to extend deadlines until May 1, 2020. The extension applies to all decisions falling within the timeframe of March 9th-April 30th.

Similarly, the European Patent Office (EPO) announced their decision to grant parties an extension of all deadlines until April 17th, 2020, noting that the extension may extend beyond that date.

McDonald Hopkins has complete remote accessibility and will continue to perform all of our client work as well as docket and file all over the world without disruption. If you have any legal needs during this unprecedented time, McDonald Hopkins has created a Coronavirus: Legal and business insights resource center which provides information and guidance based on your needs.

McDonald Hopkins is proud to announce the expansion of its Intellectual Property Department with the addition of six talented attorneys: Aaron Fishman and Andrew Jenkins as Members, Tomoko Ishihara and Nobuhiko Sukenaga as Counsel, and Trevor Lewis and Nicholas Owens as Associates.

McDonald Hopkins’ nationally recognized Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice group continues to add talented new attorneys to its diversified team, solidifying its recognition as a destination firm for lawyers and clients alike. The firm is thrilled to welcome Chelsea Zortman as the newest associate to join the practice.

McDonald Hopkins is proud to welcome Tom Stine as Counsel to its Intellectual Property Department. Tom brings with him decades of experience in all facets of intellectual property and patent law.

Patent office deadlines amid COVID-19

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