In the assessment of the actual situation of the IP Office, IT – and automation – is an important aspect.

The status of the current IT system needs to be clear, for both WIPO and the Office, to help to determine whether the system will require modifications to handle international applications and designations through the Madrid System, and how the Office will communicate with WIPO.

In the assessment of the actual situation of the IP Office, IT – and automation – is an important aspect.

The status of the current IT system needs to be clear, for both WIPO and the Office, to help to determine whether the system will require modifications to handle international applications and designations through the Madrid System, and how the Office will communicate with WIPO.