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In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has further extended patent, trademark, and industrial design deadlines fixed...
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian
Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has further extended patent,
trademark, and industrial design deadlines fixed under the relevant
legislation. Deadlines through Friday May 29, 2020 are now
extended until Monday June 1, 2020.
CIPO may decide to extend deadlines further, depending how
circumstances evolve. Further details may be found on the CIPO
website here.
Originally published 14 May, 2020
The preceding is intended as a timely update on Canadian
intellectual property and technology law. The content is
informational only and does not constitute legal or professional
advice. To obtain such advice, please communicate with our offices
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