Publication
Navigating regulatory challenges in data centres
Businesses investing in, financing or operating data centres face a complex matrix of laws and regulatory requirements.
IP monitor: CIPO further extends deadlines until May 19…and acceptable electronic signatures
Canada | Publication | April 28, 2020 - 5 PM ET
As we previously advised, most deadlines in the period beginning March 16 and ending April 30, 2020, were extended to the next working day.
On April 27, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) extended this period until May 19, 2020.
Interestingly, on April 24 CIPO provided its current operational status in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the deadline extension in a viewable presentation.
While CIPO remains open, there are many restrictions on activities conducted in person. Regional offices remain closed. However mail may be dropped off at offices in Gatineau and Ottawa.
The CIPO presentation also included a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
One interesting FAQ relates to electronic signatures. CIPO will follow the guidelines provided under section 3.3 of Annex F of the PCT Administrative Instructions.
CIPO will accept the following types of signatures:
- facsimile signatures;
- text string signatures (also known as S signatures (e.g., /JohnDoe/);
- click wrap signatures; and
- secure electronic signatures (i.e., PKI).
Partner, Lawyer, Patent Agent, Trademark Agent
Email
anna.wilkinson@nortonrosefulbright.com
Recent publications
Publication
TMO4+ connection reform proposals receive stamp of approval
On 15 April 2025, Ofgem approved the National Energy System Operator’s (NESO) Target Model Option 4 (TMO4+) package of reforms.
Publication
From Talk to Action: Driving Change in the Legal Ecosystem
In mid-March 2025, Cognia Law and Norton Rose Fulbright’s Legal Operations Consulting team co-hosted a second roundtable event that brought together senior leaders, including GCs, COO and head of legal operations, from across the legal industry to discuss how to drive meaningful change within the legal ecosystem.
Subscribe and stay up to date with the latest legal news, information and events . . .