Covid-19 Resources

FICPI's Covid-19 resources for members continue to expand and aid members across the world.

The spreadsheet of changes to IP Office deadlines and working practices during the pandemic is proving extremely useful with members appreciating the depth of information and scope of countries covered.

FICPI FLYERS

FICPI now has two new flyers available:

1. "Ten Reasons to Join" -- for use specifically with independent IP attorneys eligible to join FICPI

2. "The Facts" -- to introduce FICPI to a wider audience; for use with other partners, groups and participants in the IP legal system with whom FICPI does business.

You can find them both here: https://ficpi.org/library/ficpi-brochures

News//FICPI - USPTO meeting

More than a dozen FICPI representatives met with 20 or so USPTO staff online in May, breaking new ground by transferring online to replace our usual in-person meetings.

The 4.5 hour session was extremely valuable. We will shortly be publishing articles on developments and FICPI's lobbying work.

News//How to respond to significant changes to the Taiwan Patent Act

George Huang explains the changes to the Taiwanese patent system and gives strategies and advice for FICPI members regarding invalidation proceedings in Taiwan.

"Even though it was expected, when the coronavirus pandemic arrived in Brazil it brought many changes to all people and sectors of the economy."

Gabriel di Blasi
27 May 2020

"The 'e Pandemic' 30 years later"... in his final blog on the effects of the pandemic, Marc Chauchard takes a looks back at events of today from a 2050 viewpoint, with a twist of humour.

Marc Chauchard
22 May 2020