Next version of the IPC (IPC 2009.01) enters into force on January 1, 2009

The next version of the IPC (IPC 2009.01) will enter into force on January 1, 2009.  An early publication (IPCEarlyPUB) of this version is available for consultation in English and French, in core and advanced levels. The master files of this version are also available (http://www.wipo.int/classifications/ipc/en/ITsupport/Version20090101/index.html ).