COVID-19: BPTO’S DEADLINES ARE NOW SUSPENDED UNTIL MAY 15, 2020

Following the actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has just published an update regarding deadline extension in the Electronic Official Bulletin No. 2573, of April 28, 2020.

The temporary suspension of all deadlines (previously covering the time period from March 16, 2020 to April 30, 2020) has been extended until May 15, 2020. In addition, the Office extended remote working for public officers and announced that face-to-face services will be unavailable until May 15, 2020. We note, however, that applications, requests and petitions may be filed electronically during this period.

We will continue to provide legal updates as needed to our clients and colleagues worldwide, and wish you to stay healthy and safe.