O INPI informa que os prazos vencidos no dia 20 de janeiro de 2025 serão automaticamente prorrogados para o dia 21 de janeiro do mesmo ano. O motivo é o feriado de São Sebastião, instituído pela Lei Municipal nº 1271, de 27 de junho de 1988.
Os prazos mencionados neste comunicado se aplicam somente à cidade do Rio de Janeiro.
Brief
"On 17/01/2025, the National Institute of Industrial Property issued an update regarding Extension of deadlines that expired on January 20th in Rio. According to the notice, the expirations were automatically postponed to January 21st due to the São Sebastião holiday in Rio de Janeiro city. This change is specific to the mentioned locality."
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Purpose
The National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) has announced an automatic prorogation of deadlines that fall on January 20, 2025, to January 21, 2025. This decision is due to the São Sebastião municipal holiday, established by Municipal Law No. 1271, dated June 27, 1988, which affects only the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Effects on Industry
The prorogation of deadlines will have a direct impact on businesses and professionals operating within the scope of industrial property in the Rio de Janeiro area. This includes intellectual property attorneys, patent and trademark offices, as well as companies involved in product development and innovation. The automatic extension of deadlines may lead to adjustments in business strategies, operational timelines, and resource allocation.
Relevant Stakeholders
The stakeholders affected by this update are businesses and professionals operating within the industrial property sector in Rio de Janeiro. This includes:
- Intellectual property attorneys
- Patent and trademark offices
- Companies involved in product development and innovation
- Industrial property owners and applicants
These stakeholders will need to adapt their operations, deadlines, and resource allocation to comply with the new prorogation dates.
Next Steps
To comply with this update, affected businesses and professionals are advised to:
- Review and adjust operational timelines and resource allocation accordingly
- Notify relevant parties, such as clients, partners, or suppliers, about the changes in deadlines
- Ensure that all necessary actions are taken within the revised deadline of January 21, 2025
Any Other Relevant Information
It is essential for stakeholders to be aware that this prorogation only affects deadlines falling on January 20, 2025. The São Sebastião municipal holiday has been in effect since June 27, 1988, and its impact on deadlines was previously considered. This update serves as a reminder of the ongoing relevance of this regulation in the context of industrial property in Rio de Janeiro.