South Africa:
OAPI Update
29 July 2020
Adams & Adams
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The COVID19 pandemic has impacted quite dramatically on the
operations IP and other government offices in Africa and the rest
of the world. Most Trade Marks Registries that have suffered
intermittent closures and other interruptions due to national
lockdowns or COVID-19 protocols have made provision for the
extension of procedural deadlines on pending cases to allow
applicants sufficient time to respond or take appropriate
action.
The OAPI Registry made provision for the extension of all
procedural deadlines and/or time limits that fell due between 18
March and 31 May 2020 to 15 July 2020. The Registry has confirmed
that no further extensions will be granted on such affected cases
beyond 15 July 2020. As the Registry has resumed its normal
operations, deadlines falling due on matters after 15 July will
apply as per normal.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general
guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought
about your specific circumstances.
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