In view of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) has announced that patent, trademark, and industrial design deadlines that fall due between March 16, 2020 and March 31, 2020 will be extended until April 1, 2020.
Smart & Biggar will continue to meet original CIPO deadlines upon receipt of timely instructions from our clients.
CIPO may decide to extend deadlines further, depending how circumstances evolve. Further details may be found on the CIPO website here.
Please contact your relationship partner for further guidance.
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 directly.
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 directly.
