EPO case management system
Release notes version 1.70

1. Introduction

The EPO is pleased to inform users of new online filing (CMS) that version 1.70 is now available. No installation is required. The new version will be automatically available the first time you log on after roll-out on 28 March 2020.

2. Filing options

In version 1.70, you will be able to use all existing options:

• EPO Form 1001
• Euro-PCT Form 1200
• Form PCT/RO/101
• Form 1038 (both EP and PCT subsequently filed items/documents, including opposition and appeal phases)

3. The update contains:

• EP Procedures
  
  • Amendments to Articles 2 and 7 of the Rules relating to Fees, OJ EPO 2020, A3
  • Changes to the conditions for reimbursement of the appeal fee (Rule 103 EPC), OJ EPO 2020, A5
  • Extension of applicant's or representative's file reference
  • Minor technical corrections and fixes
• PCT procedures
  
  • Amendments to Articles 2 and 7 of the Rules relating to Fees, OJ EPO 2020, A3
  • Extension of the reduction scheme for the fees for the international search and the international preliminary examination carried out on international applications filed by nationals of certain states, OJ EPO 2020, A4
  • Extension of applicant's or representative's file reference
  • Minor technical corrections and fixes