He has worked in PCT Information Technology, and more recently, on cooperation with Offices regarding PCT Information Technology matters since joining WIPO in April 2003. Prior to working at WIPO he worked as an electronic and electrical engineer developing electronic machine control solutions before becoming a data and document management systems specialist. At WIPO Mr. Waring has worked on a number of IT automation projects within the Sector of Innovation and Patents for the PCT system; these project have included working on data management standards and solutions for internal and external user focused projects. He is currently head of the PCT International Cooperation division’s Technical Cooperation section and is tasked with working with Patent Offices regarding data exchange, notably with