J 0005/84 (Computer fault) of 29.05.1985
- European Case Law Identifier
- ECLI:EP:BA:1985:J000584.19850529
- Date of decision
- 29 May 1985
- Case number
- J 0005/84
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- Application number
- 83450007.6
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- Language of proceedings
- French
- Distribution
- Published in the EPO's Official Journal (A)
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- Board
- 3.1.01
- Headnote
If a cheque is remitted, in payment of filing, search or designation fees within the time limit provided for in Rule 85a, to a bank, where the EPO holds an account but is not credited to the Office until that time limit has expired and this is due to a fault in the bank's computer, payment may nevertheless be considered to have been made in time if there was no reasonable possibility of foreseeing the delay and it has been established that the applicant was no longer able to dispose of the amount remitted.
- Relevant legal provisions
- Rules relating to fees Art 8(1)(a)
- Keywords
- Computer fault
Date on which payment is considered to have been made
Computer fault at a bank where the EPO holds an account - Catchword
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ORDER
For these reasons, it is decided that:
1. ...
2. The decision of the Receiving Section dated 22 November 1983 is to be set aside.