The China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) will be closed from December 30, 2018 to January 1, 2019 for the New Year holiday. All official deadlines falling on the above dates will be automatically extended to January 2, 2019. Please note that Christmas is not an official holiday in China and the deadlines of CN matters that fall on December 25, 2018 will not be postponed to December 26, 2018. Accordingly, please instruct your Chinese counsel in advance for matters due during this period to ensure timely handling.

A New Year brings new grace for new accomplishments. Wish you all a prosperous New Year.