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Questions and Answers Section 1 Question: 
Is the following statement true or false?
WIPO will begin a series of activities with the potential member including discussions 
with Officials on the best way to prepare and the type of assistance a country or 
intergovernmental organization may need. Because each potential member is in a 
unique positon, WIPO assistance is specifically tailored to each potential member. Answer:  True Question: 
The Madrid System supports and encourages the growth of exports from and 
strengthens the climate for foreign investment to the respective territory. By deciding to 
accede, a country or intergovernmental organization allows their customers to obtain 
and maintain protection of marks in possible export markets through a single point.
The Madrid System accomplishes this as it offers the possibility of obtaining trademark  protection: Answer: 
In multiple markets by filing a single application, in a single language, with a single  payment in a single currency. Section 2 Question: 
Is the following statement true or false?
It is important that the findings and the determinations from the initial assessment are as
accurate as possible for a potential member to be in the best position to provide an 
accurate budget of resources for the accession process.  Answer:  True Question: 
Each potential member situation is unique and it is advisable that potential members 
conduct a preliminary assessment of their needs and requirements before their initial  assessment meeting with WIPO.
What are some of the questions that a potential member may need to consider before 
their initial assessment meeting with WIPO? Answer:
Some of the questions that a potential member may need to consider before their initial 
assessment meeting with WIPO are: 
What are the drivers of this process? 
What caused your country or intergovernmental organization to consider the  Madrid System?  What are the important dates?  
Any political event – such as election – that may affect the possible  timeframe? 
What are the start and finish dates and project milestones? 
What resources are available for the project?  
Who is sponsoring and controlling the project? 
Who is authorizing the project?  Is there a steering committee? Section 3 Question: 
An Accession Road Map will be very detailed as it will contain all relevant issues, 
activities, persons responsible for carrying out activities, and time lines for the accession
plan. If a potential new member has new findings or determinations in relation to their 
accession process, what should happen? Why? Answer: 
If a potential new member has new findings or determinations in relation to their 
accession process, their Accession Road Map should be updated to reflect these 
changes. If it is not, essential tasks or deadlines may be missed. Question: 
Is the following statement true or false?
A potential member benefits from having the important information on their accession in 
a single document, such as the Accession Road Map, because this means they can 
easily review their progression in relation to outlined time frames, making sure they are  on track for their accession.  Answer:  True 
