Full package for installation of Online Filing version 4 (stand-alone and/or server and thin client)
| Client build | Date | New features (compared with previous release) |
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| 5.0.4 update 16 January 2012 for Online Filing (OLF) V5 (Release 5.00 (Build 5.0.4.075)) | 16-01-2012 | |
| PCT update (new fees as of 1 January 2012, updated certificates required to file to IB, Norway added as of 2 January 2012) for Online Filing (OLF) V5 | 20-12-2011 | |
| PCT update (new fees) 1 October and 1 November 2011 for Online Filing (OLF) V5 | 04-10-2011 | |
| PCT update (new fees) 1 September 2011 for Online Filing (OLF) V5 (not required if V5SP3.1 is installed) | 27-07-2011 | |
| Patch for UK Forms (Customer Id correction), recommended update on Online Filing V5 Service Pack 3 (Build 5.0.0.053, SP3) | 08-08-2011 | |
| Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5 (Build 5.0.0.057, SP3.1) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates all updates up to 8 August 2011) | 08-08-2011 | |
| V3.20 (build 189e) - EPC 2000 | 06-12-2007 |
New forms conforming to the EPC 2000 rule changes:
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PCT update (new fees)
V3.20 (builds 184e and 186e) V3.0SP1 (builds 153e and 176e) |
26-09-2007 |
Reduction of fees due to a change in the exchange rate between CHF and EUR. Includes new, adapted fees in EUR for all receiving offices.
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| Client build 184e | 10-07-2007 | Security patch for Online Filing V3.20 |
| V3.20 PCT Update 2 (Build 193e of PCT-SAFE) | 10-07-2007 |
Includes and replaces PCT Update 1 (14-05-2007) Build 193 of PCT-SAFE, including changes from 1 April 2007: Improved checking for PDF compliancy on font embedding Malta added as a new EPC contracting state New name of UK Patent Office (now know as UK Intellectual Property Office) Installation issue with FR Requête and DE2007 solved. Includes PCT-SAFE 25 May patch for version 3.51.018.193 Request form line spacing has been corrected. Character sets have been modified to improve Eastern European character display in the request. File formats for sequence listings and tables in e-filing with RO/SE have been modified. Update of V3.20, including security update. Latvia back on the list of designated states (EP forms). |
| eOLF v3.20 (3.80_1.184e) | 10-07-2007 |
Server Manager tool
Dutch national plug-in and French subsequently filed documents plug-in New Live Update system Smart card checker tool Updated PCT plug-in in 186e Improved PDF rendering of PatXML applications when filing PCT/RO/101 with the EPO Option to switch from CORBA to SOAP Please apply V3.20 PCT Update2 (10.07.2007) immediately after installation. |
| eOLF v2.10SP5 | 02-05-2006 | New certificates (required in order to be able to file to the new server)
Updated PCT plug-in Fee schedule as valid as of 01.04.06 Updated URL for the DPMA server |
| eOLF v3.0SP1 (Release 3.70_1.153) | 02-05-2006 | Updated PCT plug-in
Fee schedule as valid as of 01.04.06 Updated URL for the DPMA server A number of updates for the national plug-ins |
| eOLF v3.0 (Release 3.60_1.141) | 21-11-2005 | New user-friendly interface
New workflow system New GUI generated by a specification in XML which will enable easy creation of future plug-ins Ability to run in stand-alone or network mode, depending on installation Network server module now runs as NT services |
| eOLF v2.10SP4 | 20-04-2005 | URLs restored for EPO Form 1001E for the following countries: Sweden, Denmark, Slovak Republic, Poland, Romania, Czech Republic, Austria
EP fee updates of 01.04.2005 and 01.07.2005 added PCT URLs added for NL office and NL fees Latvia added to list of designation states with effect from 01.07.2005 FI new ISA as of 01.04.2005 Double sending error fixed for the following condition: when a digitally signed submission is successfully transmitted and this is followed by a submission which has been signed alphabetically only, the digitally signed submission is re-sent and the applicant receives the receipt of this submission again |
| eOLF v2.10SP3 | 04-04-2005 | Support for Acrobat Reader 7 (and older versions)
Please note: the Online Filing software only works with Acrobat Reader 7.0 if the latter is installed prior to installation of the 2.10SP3 service pack (older versions are still supported). Otherwise, opening the Adobe Reader 7.0 results in the error 'File does not start with "%PDF' and the File Manager error message 'Interface not available'. Legal reminder in Form 1038E A reminder has been added warning Form 1038E users (screen and output file) that opposition and appeal documents may not be filed online. Registration number format In anticipation of the EPO's new client data system, the format of the representative and applicant registration number data entry field has been extended to allow up to 9 digits. |
| eOLF v2.10SP2 | 06-12-2004 | opt-out option for extended European search report added, plus automatic selection of receiving office URL, attachment of digitally certified US priority documents, and updated Amyuni driver for the generation of PDF files |
| eOLF v2.10SP1 (patch 2) | 31-03-2004 | "New" PCT procedure included (build 162), maintenance data updated |
| eOLF v2.10SP1 (patch 1) | 20-02-2004 | "New" PCT procedure included (build 159), maintenance data updated |
| eOLF v2.10 updated version | 16-01-2004 | "New" PCT procedure included (build 155), bugs corrected |
| eOLF v2.10 | 16-12-2003 | EP1038E form included, Live Update functionality included, network version available, bugs corrected |