Another Coronavirus Update: USPTO Provides Relief for Customers Affected by COVID-19

On Monday, March 17, 2020, the USPTO issued a release stating:

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) considers the effects of coronavirus to be an "extraordinary situation" within the meaning of 37 CFR 1.183 and 37 CFR 2.146 for affected patent and trademark applicants, patentees, reexamination parties, and trademark owners. Therefore, the USPTO is waiving petition fees in certain situations for customers impacted by the coronavirus. This notice does not grant waivers or extensions of dates or requirements set by statute.

Read more details in the official notice on our website.

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