A consolidated version of Ordinance <link https: www.legifrance.gouv.fr external-link-new-window internal link in current>2020-306 was published on May 15, 2020.
According to this new version, all delays expiring between March 12, 2020 and June 23, 2020 are extended up to July 23,…
EPO further extended to June 2nd, 2020 all time limits expiring on or after March 15th, 2020.
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EPO further extended to May 4th, 2020 all time limits expiring on or after March 15th, 2020.
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EPO clarifies the date at which the new amounts of fees as from April 1st are due
Due dates and delays during the outbreak
Decree 2020-225 specifying the particulars of the new opposition proceedings against a granted French patent was published on March 8, 2020
Order 2020-116 published on February 13, 2020 introduces new opposition proceedings for patents in France
Law n°2019-486 dated 22/05/2019 relating to growth and transformation of businesses, referred to as PACTE Law, brings numerous changes to French patent law.
EPO considers that the requirement of designation of inventor was not met.
European Union becomes the fifth member of this international system.
