https://www.epo.org/en/node/temporary-unavailability-central-fee-payment-cfp-and-2
Temporary unavailability of Central fee payment (CFP) and EPO Shop on 27 March 2024
Due to technical maintenance work, the Central fee payment (CFP) and the EPO Shop will not be available between 00.00 hrs and 04.00 hrs CET on Wednesday 27 March 2024.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
Important notice
Legal safeguards may be available where filing or fee payment services were not available, depending on the service affected, the day and duration of the unavailability and the procedural situation. For details see Rule 134 EPC, Rule 82quater.2 PCT, the ADA (Supplementary publication 3, OJ EPO 2022) and the notice from the EPO dated 22 October 2020 (OJ EPO 2020, A120).
Please always quote the reference number indicated above when addressing the EPO in relation to this issue.