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10 October 2020

During these unprecedented times, CIPA’s Officers, committees and staff are working remotely in order to maintain business as usual, as much as is possible.

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EPO constantly updated information (EPO website)

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EPO and EUIPO services and COVID-19

IPO: Coronavirus advice for applicants (IPO website)

IPO services and COVID-19 (IPO website)

USPTO services and COVID-19 (USPTO website)

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