The Republic of Estonia
Governments around the world have implemented a wide range of protocols to control the spread of COVID-19 throughout their jurisdictions. The various intellectual property offices have recognised this is an unprecedented situation that may have an impact on the ability of right holders, applicants, opponents and their representatives to meet deadlines associated with their intellectual property rights.
●March 13 Source: www.epa.ee
The Patent Office will continue to work in the current emergency situation, but there are some changes regarding this.
The Patent Office is closed for visitors. Receipt of applications and other requests (vastuvoett@epa.ee, phone +372 627 7911) is either via e-channels, the mailbox of the Patent Office or by post. Consultations are provided by examiners by e-mail or phone.
All public events have been postponed until the end of the emergency situation.
The Estonian Patent Office
●Web.: www.epa.ee
●Tel.: (00372) 627 7900
●Email: patendiamet@epa.ee
European Patent Office
●Web.: www.epo.org
●Tel.: (0049) 89 2399 4500
European Union Intellectual Property Office
●Web.: euipo.europa.eu
●Tel.: (0034) 965 139 100