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6 September 2022CopyrightStaff Writer

EUIPO further extends deadlines for Ukraine parties

Office gives more time to parties registered in Ukraine | Extension supports IP applications slowed by conflict.

The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has granted a further extension for parties registered in Ukraine in proceedings before the office.

The two-month extension, published last week, extends all time limits expiring between September 2 and November 2, 2022.

In March this year, the office issued a one-month extension of time limits dated from February 24 in proceedings before the office for all parties that have their residence or registered office in Ukraine.

Since then, the EUIPO has put in place multiple extensions for parties in proceedings that have their residence or registered office in Ukraine.

“The EUIPO will continue to review the need for further extensions and additional measures as we move forward,” said the office.

Also in March, the EUIPO halted all cooperation with Rospatent, the Russian Federal Service for Intellectual Property, and the Eurasian Patent Organisation (EAPO).

In its statement at the time, the EUIPO said: “The EU has recently approved measures in response to the unprovoked and unjustified military aggression carried out by the Russian Federation against Ukraine, as well as to the disinformation and information manipulation actions by the Russian Federation and its associated outlets against the EU and its member states.”

The office is also ensuring that all data regarding parties’ addresses in its registries reflect Ukraine’s internationally recognised borders, correcting erroneous indications where necessary.

Both the European Patent Office and the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) also cut ties with Russia in March.

In the same month, the USPTO warned applicants against using its Russian counterpart as an international patent search authority, as it may compromise their application.

According to the office, selecting Rospatent as an international searching authority or an international preliminary examining authority “may prevent successful processing” of international applications.

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