Toll free 888-291-5676 March 2020 Global Intellectual Property (IP) Transactions and Litigation Global IP Updates During Coronavirus Pandemic As the world grapples with the ongoing pandemic of the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, intellectual property attorneys and their clients have been affected in various ways. Many offices worldwide have closed in accordance with stay-at-home orders. Like many other law firms, the IP attorneys of Panitch Schwarze are working remotely, and we are fully operational and actively supporting our clients. Since most IP document filing is done online, we expect the prosecution of patent, trademark, and copyright applications to continue smoothly. The situation is, however, changing day by day. Panitch Schwarze is monitoring IP offices from around the world, and sharing updates here. Click here to read the latest updates on global IP systems, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, U.S. Copyright Office, World Intellectual Property Organization, European Patent Office, and more. If you have questions about how the outbreak of coronavirus might affect your intellectual property, please contact one of our IP attorneys at 888-291-5676.     Visit our website at www.PanitchLaw.com Two Commerce Square, 2001 Market Street, Suite 2800, Philadelphia, PA 19103 // (215) 965-1330 Wells Fargo Tower, 2200 Concord Pike, Suite 201, Wilmington, DE 19803 // (302) 394-6030 Copyright © Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP is a premier intellectual property law firm based in Philadelphia, Pa and Wilmington, De. The firm provides individuals with intellectual property and trademark law legal counsel and representation in copyrights, IP protection, licensing, litigation, patents, trade secrets, trademarks and related matters. The firm prides itself on leadership within the profession and a strong record of success. In some states, this correspondence may be considered attorney advertising. Transmission of this document is not intended to create, and receipt does not establish, an attorney-client relationship. This newsletter is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter. The contents of the email do not necessarily represent the opinions of Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP or its clients. If you require legal advice, you should retain competent legal counsel to advise you. If you would like to retain Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP, please contact one of our lawyers, who will be pleased to discuss how our firm can assist you. An attorney-client relationship will arise between you and our firm only if we specifically agree to act for you. Unless and until we specifically agree to act for you on a matter, you should not provide us with any confidential information or material.