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Jul 24, 2018 (Newsletter Issue 13/18)
WIPO
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2018 Edition of Classification Guidelines Available Now


WIPO informs that the 2018 edition of the Examination Guidelines concerning the Classification of Goods and Services in International Applications under the Madrid System are now available.

The guidelines offer information on the most current examination principles applied by Madrid Registry examiners.

The latest edition is divided into three sections. The first section provides an overview of the Madrid System and the International Classification of Goods and Services, while the sections two and three explain the key classification principles applied by WIPO and provide practical tips and formatting help.

Source: www.wipo.int