In view of the national health emergency due to the oubreak of COVID-19 decreed on March 13, we wish to inform you that the Uruguayan Patent and Trademark Office (“DNPI”) is operating normally. Additional channels of communication have been implemented to supplement the e-filing system. Deadlines have not been affected and should be complied with in the standard form.
FERRERE has implemented the work-from-home modality as from March 16, 2020. All areas of the firm are fully operative. Our IP team continues to be alert and will promptly provide any assistance you may require. In addition, the firm has a special team entirely devoted to support clients and colleagues to handle all the special questions raised by this crisis and its impact on every area (tax, regulatory, labor, etc.). They will be pleased to answer your questions.