Russian and Eurasian Patent Offices closed until 10 January 2021

7.1.2021

The Russian Patent and Trademark Office will be closed for the New Year and Christmas Holiday from January 1, 2021 to January 10, 2021.

Also the Eurasian Patent Office will be closed from December 31, 2020 to January 10, 2021.

All deadlines falling to these periods will be extended accordingly and will be due on January 11, 2021.

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