Covid-19 update in Argentina
By Estudio Chaloupka
On August 16, 2020, Argentina’s Executive Power extended until August 30, 2020, the mandatory and preventive social isolation aimed at slowing the spread of the COVID-19 outbreak in the country.In accordance with the Government decision, the National Institute of Intellectual Property (INPI) issued Resolution 116/2020 extending the suspension of all legal terms in progress from August 17, 2020, until August 30, 2020. INPI has established a care customer service with minimum guards and a shift system. After obtaining an appointment via email, the user must respect the assigned shift schedule and comply with social distancing and sanitary regulations. The Office also has available all its electronic platforms for several processes.
Finally, by Decree 678/2020, the suspension of all admnistrative terms was extended.
Estudio Chaloupka continues steadily working through telecommuting, developing creative ways to provide advice and assistance to keep with the regular services and matters required by our clients, while at the same time doing our part to help and safeguard the general public health by complying with the measures established by the government to reduce the impact of the pandemic in Argentina.
We urge you to contact us at legal@chaloupka.com.ar for any questions or queries you may have.
