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USPTO announces extension of certain patent deadlines under CARE Act

USPTO is providing much needed relief to the patent applicants affected by the coronavirus. The relief includes extension of various patent related deadlines falling between March 27, 2020 and April 30, 2020. For now, the extension is only for 30 days.

About the Author

Babak Akhlaghi is an adjunct professor at University of Maryland, where he teaches legal aspects of entrepreneurship. Babak is also a registered patent attorney and the Managing Director at NovoTech Patent Firm, where he assists inventors in protecting and monetizing their inventions. He is also a co-author of the "Patent Applications Handbook," which has been updated and published annually by West Publications (Clark Boardman Division) since 1992. One of his distinguished accomplishments involves guiding a startup through the patent application process, which led to substantial licensing opportunities that significantly enhanced the company's strategic value.

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