What does a notification from IB communicate?

A notification from the International Bureau (IB) communicates updates recorded in the International Register. This is important because the IB is responsible for managing the international registration of marks under the Madrid Protocol. When updates occur, such as changes to the status of a trademark or alterations to the registration itself, the IB sends notifications to the parties involved. This allows trademark owners to stay informed about developments related to their international registrations.

Regarding the other options, while notifications may include news of new trademark applications, such information would not specifically pertain to updates already recorded in the International Register. Possible infringements and upcoming deadlines are also not typically communicated through IB notifications; those are handled through other mechanisms within trademark law and the respective jurisdictions. Hence, the correct choice centers on the actual updates that are officially recorded and reported by the IB.