Summary
- The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) will be closed from September 25 to September 27, 2026, for the Mid-Autumn Festival and from October 1 to October 7, 2026, for Chinese National Day.
- All official patent deadlines during this period will be automatically extended to the next business day.
- Notably, CNIPA will remain open on September 20 and October 10, which are designated workdays.
- Stakeholders are advised to coordinate with their Chinese counsel promptly to avoid missed deadlines post-holiday.
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