International Paralympic Committee

IPC launches Classification Code Review process

The IPC Classification Code was adopted by the IPC Governing Board in 2007 and provides policies and procedures for Paralympic classification that should be common to all sports and to the Paralympic ...
International Paralympic Committee

IPC to begin three-year review process of 2015 Athlete Classification Code

Following approval from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board, the IPC is to undertake an extensive three-year three-phase open consultation review of the 2015 Athlete ...
World Trademark Review

Navigating the Chinese classification system: strategic guidance on selecting goods and services for trademark applications

Registering a trademark in China is not merely a filing exercise but a nuanced legal strategy. It is thus essential for companies to understand how to navigate the complexities of the Chinese ...
Government Executive

What’s in a Name? Everything That’s Wrong With Job Classification

The Merit Systems Protection Board’s latest newsletter highlights a costly government problem that has been ignored for years. It’s the reality of position classification, the decision process for ...
Semiconductor Engineering

Using Automatic Defect Classification To Reduce The Escape Rate Of Defects

Automated optical inspection (AOI) is a cornerstone in semiconductor manufacturing, assembly and testing facilities, and as such, it plays a crucial role in yield management and process control.