https://www.epo.org/en/node/temporary-unavailability-epo-shop-and-central-fee
Temporary unavailability of the EPO shop and the Central Fee Payment on 10th July 2023
Due to technical maintenance work, the Central fee payment (CFP) and the EPO Shop will not be available between 02.00 hrs and 06.00 hrs CET on Monday 10th July 2023.
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.