Blog from August, 2023

We are pleased to announce the upcoming launch of an updated version of the "New DAS exchange REST API" a significant step forward in our commitment to provide cutting-edge solutions to our valued users.

Based on the invaluable feedback gathered from our dedicated testers, we have diligently fine-tuned the YAML definition file to introduce several enhancements, further refining the capabilities of the API.


The following key improvements have been incorporated:

  • Document Availability Check: A new service has been introduced to seamlessly integrate with external systems and verify document availability.
  • Expanded System Error Codes: The updated version now features an extended system error code range, facilitating clearer communication and troubleshooting.
  • Enhanced URL Alignment: To ensure seamless integration with WIPO cloud environments, URLs have been meticulously aligned.
  • Registration Certificate Retrieval: A novel service empowers users to conveniently retrieve registration certificates.
  • Comprehensive Error Handling: The API now includes comprehensive error details, including an example of 500 error scenarios.
  • Improved Description: Minor corrections and enhancements have been made to enhance the clarity and accuracy of the description.
  • Streamlined File Upload Handling: The API now adeptly manages errors encountered during file uploads using the URL uploads service.
  • Enhanced Registration Status Handling: Updates have been implemented to provide precise error details in response to registration status checks.
  • Efficient Retrieval Management: A new service aids in identifying retrievals that are in progress or newly completed, complete with instructions for document download.

Our commitment to ensuring the utmost utility and reliability of the "New DAS exchange REST API" has prompted us to simultaneously enhance our usage documentation.

The expanded documentation, available at d.- Examples on how to use and implement the new REST API, comprehensively outlines the new services, accompanying error codes, and their corresponding meanings.

For organizations keen on exploring the advanced capabilities of the updated API and contributing to its refinement, we invite you to express your interest by reaching out to our dedicated support mailbox at das.support@wipo.int.

As a gesture of our dedication to your success, we will be organizing a hands-on demo session to showcase the API's features and provide insights into the testing process.