What are the features and changes of the reformed IPC?
As result of the revision projects of the last revision period, some entries of IPC-7 were amended and a number of new entries were added to IPC-7. So far, the entry into force of IPC-8 was similar to the entry into force of earlier editions of the IPC. You may find a compilation of these amendments in a word file here and a compilation in XML format here. As result of several tasks of the IPC reform, further important changes have taken place. The goals of the reform of the IPC were the creation of an universal search tool and the enhanced usability of the IPC in particular in the context of modern information technology. The most prominent features of the reformed IPC are therefore: • Separation of the IPC classification scheme into two levels: a relatively stable core level of limited size and a dynamic and more extended advanced level; the advanced level includes a more detailed subdivision of the core level. • Different revision procedures for the two levels with different time sc
