In April 2020, the International Bureau as receiving Office (RO/IB) decided to delay the issuance of any notifications declaring international applications as considered withdrawn for having failed to pay the appropriate fees within the prescribed time limit (Form PCT/RO/117) until 31 May 2020. The RO/IB has decided to extend that period, and is now deferring the issuance of such notifications until 30 June 2020. It is also encouraging other PCT receiving Offices to do likewise if they consider that doing so would be appropriate taking into account the COVID-19 situation in their localities.
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