Tongan intellectual property office is closed due to Cyclone Gita

We advise that the Tongan intellectual property office is closed due to Cyclone Gita. The severe tropical cyclone has caused severe damage throughout Tonga, and is being labelled the worst storm to hit the country in 60 years. We are pleased to report that the staff of the intellectual property office are safe and well, and we will post an update when the office is back up and running.