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Patent Rules 1992 - Rule 78 Office Closure on 14 October 2026

For the avoidance of doubt, industrial action on Wednesday 14 October 2026 means that the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland is unable to open for the transaction of business with the public on this day.  Consequently, the 14 October 2026 is an "excluded day" for all purposes under the Acts and Rules.

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