Based on the feedback we have received from the IPOs currently testing the new API.
| # | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Will the new implementation of WIPO-DAS allow an OFF to change the priority date and/or the priority document after an OSF has accessed it? Will the OSF be notified about the change? | Yes, changes can still be made after access by an OSF. However, to keep the OSF informed, we are implementing a notification mechanism via email. When the OFF makes a change on a record already accessed by an OSF, DAS will send an automated email to the OSF's registered contact point, informing them of the updated file. |
| 2 | What happens to the original document when a new PDF is uploaded to replace it in the DAS system? Does it get deleted or stored in the WIPO digital library? | As per our internal archive rules, we are required to keep the original file in record for at least 5 years. When a file is replaced in a registered DAS priority, the system will create an audit log. The new document will be assigned to the registered DAS priority, and a pointer to the audit log with the old file's information will be kept. The OSF will only be able to access the latest version of the document. |
| 3 | What happens when our certificate (client-ID) expires after 2 years? How does the certificate renewal process work? | We need to implement a process for the registration of certificates, which will keep track of the certificate's lifecycle. We will set alerts to send reminders as we approach the certificate's expiration date. The process involves multiple areas of WIPO and needs to be designed with checks and reminders. |
| 4 | Can we have a service that returns a list of pdocs registered for our own OFF? | We plan to implement a service that reports the list of registrations/retrievals per office. The output will be in CSV format to make it more user-friendly. We will provide the CURL and JAVA code to consume it once it's ready for testing. |