A WIPO delegation will visit Colombo in July 2017 with an objective to train NIPO officials on Vienna classification in connection with the preparation to accede to Madrid Protocol.

Training on Vienna classification will be conducted by Ms. Alison Zuger, Classifications Officer Mark and Design Classifications Section, International Classifications and Standards Division Global Infrastructure Sector, WIPO from 3rd - 4th July. After the training, an On-the-Job assignment will be conducted by Mr. Rolan Leano from Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, Republic of the Philippines to classify all the pending files from 5th - 14th July, 2017.