On March 27, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) announced a further extension and now all deadlines falling between March 16 and April 30 have been automatically extended until May 1, 2020.
On March 17 , we reported on some of the precautionary measures being taken by CIPO. At the time, the main announcement was that all deadlines falling between March 16 and March 31 would be automatically extended to April 1, 2020. It was also announced that further extensions were possible and CIPO has now officially extended all deadlines falling between March 16 and April 30, 2020 to May 1, 2020.
CIPO does, however, remain open for business. As we noted in our report of March 24 , it is as important as ever to have new trademark applications filed expeditiously, especially when filing via Madrid.
CIPO has also indicated that it may announce further extensions of time beyond May 1, 2020.
Our IP Team at Gowling WLG is monitoring the situation and will continue to keep you informed as further developments arise. In these exceptional circumstances, all Gowling WLG clients can continue to expect to receive the same high level of service and our team remains fully available to address your needs, including those related to COVID-19.
If you have any questions as to how this CIPO notice impacts your IP portfolio in Canada, please contact your Gowling WLG professional. For other COVID-19 related resources, please visit our COVID-19 resource hub , which is continuously being updated with new information to help you and your business during this time.
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