1. PUBLICATION OF IPC NEW FEATURES IN IPC-2009
Antonios Farassopoulos - WIPO
February 2008

2. Publication of IPC
Core and Advanced levels synchronized will be published on July 1, 2008
Internet version
Master files, including RCL and Catchword Indexes
Updated and new Definitions - Q4 2008
Paper version of Core level will be discontinued
February 2008

3. Search tab

4. Search Tab Search for terms and/or cross-references Search on demand
In IPC scheme
In Definitions
In Catch word Index
Using Boolean Operators: AND OR PATH
Limited in selected IPC places, e.g. sections, classes
February 2008

5. Natural Language Search tab

6. Natural Language Search Tab
Link to TACSY
February 2008

7. PDF tab

8. PDF Tab
Direct link to the PDF presentation of the subclass selected in left menu
February 2008

9. All versions available

10. All Versions Editions
All editions / versions will be available in the same format, including IPC1-IPC7
Selection from the same menu
Including the early publication (version not yet in force)
February 2008

11. ! Reclassification warnings

12. Reclassification Warnings
Indicates places where reclassification is not yet completed in the MCD
Links to
indication of non reclassified documentation
scheme to be used for the search of the above documentation
February 2008

13. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION
Any Questions ?