Release notes Version 9.0
This document describes the changes made to ST.96 Schema V8_0 to produce this major release V9_0. This release is not considered to be backwardly compatible with version V8_0
Version 9_0 is the first release of ST.96 scheduled for 2025 and is being released in the first of the two available publication windows: in April 2025. One of the highlighted inclusions here is the inclusion of Lisbon Express schemas and schemas to capture Article 6ter of the Paris Convention publication data.
There are also changes being proposed to Annex I and VII to support the introduction of Design Patent implementation schemas.
Changes are indicated below with strikethrough font indicating the removal of text and underlined text indicating an addition.
The schemas were also assessed according to the latest version of the Schematron to ensure consistency with the ST.96 DRCs and any corresponding necessary changes are outlined below.
Unless specified, the description for enumeration values which are updated will remain the same.