EAPO and Russian Patent Office closed 1 to 8 January 2024

28.12.2023

Please take note of the following information:

Due to national holidays, the Eurasian Patent Office and the Russian Patent Office will be closed from 1 January to 8 January 2024. Any due dates falling within this period will be postponed to 9 January 2024.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact Riikka Palmos.

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