COVID-19: BPTO ANNOUNCES THE END OF DEADLINE SUSPENSION
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) published the following updates in the Electronic Official Bulletin No. 2577, of May 26, 2020:
I. As of June 1, 2020, all deadlines for processing administrative procedures will be resumed, without further extensions.
II. The remote working for public officers and collaborators was extended, aiming at their safety due to the COVID-19 situation. Face-to-face services to users will be unavailable until June 15, 2020.
We will continue to provide legal updates as needed to our clients and colleagues worldwide, and wish you to stay healthy and safe.