India:
Indian Patent Office Opens With Limited Manpower During Lockdown
18 May 2020
Obhan & Associates
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In view of the order no. 40-3/2020/DM-I(A) of the Ministry of
the Home Affairs (MHA), the Office of Controller General of
Patents, Designs and Trademark (CGPDTM), has issued a Public Notice
on April 20, 2020. According to the notice, all the officers of the
rank of Deputy Controller and the above are required attend the
office on all working days with immediate effect. A separate order
will be issued for the remaining officers and the staff of the IPO.
The Indian Patent Office (IPO) is now working with the limited
manpower in accordance with the guidelines of government.
Originally Published 22 April, 2020
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