Now is a time of great uncertainty for all of us as the COVID-19
pandemic has affected many of us personally and professionally.
Most Intellectual Property Offices around the world have taken
efforts to ease the burden upon patent applicants that are
adversely affected by COVID-19. However, it is challenging for
patent applicants and patent professionals to keep track of how
each Intellectual Property Office has addressed deadlines and
document requirements.
Fortunately, WIPO has consolidated information related to the
measures adopted by IP offices in response to the COVID-19
pandemic, such as the extension of deadlines. In addition, the
policy tracker provides information on legislative and regulatory
measures for access and voluntary actions.
