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Full package for installation of Online Filing version 5 (stand-alone and/or server and thin client)

Full package for installation of Online Filing version 5 (stand-alone and/or server and thin client)

Online Filing version 5 is the online filing system that allows you to transmit your patent applications and subsequently filed documents to the European Patent Office directly from your patent management system.

What's New

EP, PCT, UP (fees) update 27 march 2024 available for (OLF) V5.15 (build 5.0.15)

New features and minor functional changes

  • EP procedures:
    • fee-related support measures for small entities, see OJ EPO 2024, A8 
    • All forms: Amendment of the Rules relating to Fees, see  OJ EPO 2024, A3
    • All forms: Amendment of administrative fees/expenses, see OJ EPO 2024, A5
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
  • PCT Procedures:
    • All forms: Amendment of the Rules relating to Fees, see  OJ EPO 2024, A3
    • All forms: Amendment of administrative fees/expenses, see OJ EPO 2024, A5
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
  • UP procedures :
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
  • Technical corrections:
    • correction of export functionality for PMS systems
EP (Georgia) update 11 January 2024 available for (OLF) V5.15 (build 5.0.15

New features and minor functional changes

  • EP procedures:
    • Request for validation of European patent applications and patents in Georgia from 15 January 2024, see OJ EPO 2023, A105
    • Payment of validation fee for Georgia, see EPO OJ 2023, A106
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
  • PCT Procedures:
    • Correction of page counts
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
  • UP procedures:
    • Correction of Fee 713
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
PCT (PCT/RO/101 fee update January 2024) update 20 December 2023 available for (OLF) V5.15 (build 5.0.15)

New features and minor functional changes

  • PCT/RO/101:
    • Update of PCT fees, including 1 January 2024 fee schedules, for
      • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
      • International Bureau
  • PCT Demand
    • Update of fees to 1 January 2024 fee schedules
  • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
    • Update of fees to 1 January 2024 fee schedules
Reissued 5.15 Update for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5.15 (build 5.0.15) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates updates up to 1 November 2023)

The most recent version of all procedures as available on 1 November 2023. 

Introduction of EPO Account with two factor authentication for EP and PCT submissions to the EPO as filing office, receiving office or in any other capacity. 

Resolution of technical fault (reference no. CS137585).

5.15 Update for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5.15 (build 5.0.15) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates updates up to 1 November 2023)

The most recent version of all procedures as available on 1 November 2023.

Introduction of EPO Account with two factor authentication for EP and PCT submissions to the EPO as filing office, receiving office or in any other capacity. 

Fee update PCT (SE) for September 2023 available for (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14.183)

New features and minor functional changes

  • PCT procedures
    • Fee update PCT (SE) for September 2023 in PCT/RO/101, PCT-DEMAND, PCT-SFD
Update PCT (end of service NO) for July 2023 available for (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14.183)

New features and minor functional changes

  • PCT procedures
    • As of 15 June 2023, the Norwegian Industrial Property Office will no longer accept PCT/RO/101 filings via OLF.
      Applying the OLF July 2023 update will remove NO as a Receiving Office from PCT/RO/101 and all associated draft and submitted applications. Customers are advised to export any such applications for their records before this update.
Update EP, PCT, UP (start of Unitary Patent) for June 2023 available for (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14.183)

New features and minor functional changes

  • EP procedures:
    • Unitary Patent: end of possibility to file a request for delayed grant, see OJ EPO 2022, A102
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes
  • PCT procedures:
    • Minor technical corrections and fixess
  • UP procedures:
    • Unitary Patent: end of possibility to file an early request for unitary effect, see OJ EPO 2022, A104
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes

Correction patch EP for SP14 April 2023 (number of pages), available for (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14.183

New features and minor functional changes

  • EP procedures
    • Euro-PCT: correction of number of claims on generated PDF
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes
Update EP, PCT, UP (fees) for April 2023 available for (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14.182)

New features and minor functional changes

  • EP procedures:
    • All forms: Amendment of Article 2 of the Rules relating to Fees, see  OJ EPO 2023, A2
    • All forms: Amendment of administrative fees/expenses, see OJ EPO 2023, A3
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes
  • PCT procedures:
    • All forms: Amendment of Article 2 of the Rules relating to Fees, see  OJ EPO 2023, A2
    • All forms: Amendment of administrative fees/expenses, see OJ EPO 2023, A3
    • Minor technical corrections and fixess
  • UP procedures:
    • All forms: Amendment of administrative fees/expenses, see OJ EPO 2023, A3
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes
Correction patch EP for SP14 March 2022 (number of claims), available for (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14.182)

New features and minor functional changes

  • EP procedures
    • Euro-PCT: correction of number of claims on generated PDF
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes
New PCT Contracting State: Mauritius available for (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14.182)

New features and minor functional changes

  • PCT procedures
    • New PCT Contracting State: Mauritius
    • Minor technical corrections and fixess
Update UP, EP, PCT (introduction of Unitary Patent, PCT fees) for February 2023 available for (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14.182)

New features and minor functional changes

  • UP procedures:
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes
  • EP procedures:
    • Türkiye: change of name
    • Removal of fields requesting fax number entry
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes
  • PCT procedures:
    • Türkiye: change of name  
    • PCT Demand, PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD): Removal of fields requesting fax number entry
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes
Update UP, EP, PCT (introduction of Unitary Patent, PCT fees) for January 2023 available for (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14.182)

New features and minor functional changes

  • UP procedures:
    • UP 7000: Request for unitary effect, see OJ EPO 2022, A105
    • UP 7038: European patent with unitary effect – letter accompanying subsequently filed documents
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes
  • EP procedures:
    • New document type for EP 1038: Request to delay issuing the decision to grant a European patent, see OJ EPO 2022, A102 and A104
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes
  • PCT procedures:
    • PCT/RO/101: Update of PCT fees, including 1 January 2023 fee schedules, 
      • for all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states 
      • International Bureau
    • PCT Demand: Update of fees to 1 January 2023 fee schedules
    • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD): Update of fees to 1 January 2023 fee schedules
    • Minor technical corrections and fixes
Update EP, PCT (Montenegro accension) October 2022 available for (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14.181)

New features and minor functional changes

  • EP procedures
    • All forms: Montenegro accedes to the European Patent Convention, see  OJ EPO 2022, A78
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
  • PCT procedures:
    • All forms: Montenegro accedes to the European Patent Convention, see  OJ EPO 2022, A78
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
Correction patch EP, PCT, DE, SK (import/export, DE fees, SK SFD) for SP14 August 2022 available for (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14.181)

New features and minor functional  changes

  • EP procedures
    • All forms:
      • Correction of import/export functionality
      • Euro-PCT: correction of fee display in DE version
  • PCT procedures:
    • PCT/RO/101:
      • Correction of import/export functionality
    • PCT Demand
      • Correction of import/export functionality
    • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
      • Correction of import/export functionality
  • National procedures:
    • Correction of SK-SFD plugin
5.14 Update for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5.14 (build 5.0.14) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates updates up to 1 July 2022)

The most recent version of all procedures as available on 1 July 2022.

  • EP procedures
  • PCT procedures:
    • PCT/RO/101:
      • The 1 April 2022 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.275 is available in eOLF Client.
      • Update of PCT fees, including 1 July 2022 fee schedules, for
        • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
        • International Bureau
    • PCT Demand
      • Update of fees to 1 July 2022 fee schedules
      • Introduction of WIPO Standard ST.26, see OJ EPO 2021, A96
    • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
      • Update of fees to 1 July 2022 fee schedules
      • Introduction of WIPO Standard ST.26, see OJ EPO 2021, A96
Unitary Patent DEMO plug-in 16 June 2022 available for (OLF) V5.13 (build 5.13.180 or lower)
  • New features and minor functional changes
    • UNIP DEMO procedures:

    • Unitary Patent applications and subsequently filed documents, see OJ EPO 2022, A5

Correction patch EP, PCT for SP13 April 2022 (editable fees) available for (OLF) V5.13 (build 5.0.13.180 or lower)
  • New features and minor functional  changes
    • EP procedures:
      • All forms: correction of editable fees
      • minor technical corrections and fixes
EP and PCT (Fees) update 1 April 2022 available for (OLF) V5.13 (build 5.13.180 or lower)

New features and minor functional changes

  • EP procedures:
    • All forms: Amendment of Article 2 of the Rules relating to Fees, see  OJ EPO 2022, A2
    • All forms: Amendment of administrative fees/expenses, see OJ EPO 2022, A7
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
  • PCT Procedures
    • All forms: Amendment of Article 2 of the Rules relating to Fees, see  OJ EPO 2022, A2
    • All forms: Amendment of administrative fees/expenses, see OJ EPO 2022, A7
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
PCT (PCT/RO/101 update January 2022) update 28 March 2022 available for (OLF) V5.13 (build 5.0.13.180 or lower)

New features and minor functional changes

  • PCT/RO/101:
    • The 1 January 2022 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.274 is available in eOLF Client
PCT (PCT/RO/101 fee update January 2022) update 10 January 2022
available for (OLF) V5.13 (build 5.0.13.180 or lower)
  • New features and minor functional changes
    • PCT/RO/101:
      • Update of PCT fees, including 1 January 2022 fee schedules, for
        • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
        • International Bureau
    • PCT Demand
      • Update of fees to 1 January 2022 fee schedules
    • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
      • Update of fees to 1 January 2022 fee schedules
PCT (PCT/RO/101 update 2020, certificates) update 1 December 2021
available for (OLF) V5.13 (build 5.0.13.178 or lower)
  • New features and minor functional changes
    • The PCT updates include
      • the update of the States for which search fee reductions are applicable for ISAs EG, EP and ES
      • Fee updates for IS and PT
    • There are stylesheet modifications for this update including the following:
      • Office names: AM, MT and UA
      • Country names (for the English transliteration of addresses in the non-latin alphabet languages): CI, CV, CW, FK, ME, RE, RS, SH, SX, TW, WF
EP (minor technical corrections) update November 2021
available for (OLF) V5.13 (build 5.0.13.180 or lower)
  • Minor functional  changes
    • EP procedures:
      • Form F1001, F1038, F1200, OPPO, PCT-DEMAND, PCT-SFD: textual changes on tab Fees, subtab Payment Details.
      • Form EP1200 Biological Material: check boxes Copy of Receipt and Rule31(c) were in certain circumstances incorrectly checked
      • Form EP1038: in case a non-public document was selected fee 030 was not accepted
PCT (PCT/RO/101 update July 2021) update 24 August 2021
available for (OLF) V5.13 (build 5.0.13.179 or lower)
  • New features and minor functional changes
    • PCT/RO/101:
      • The 1 July 2021 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.272 is available in eOLF Client.
      • Update of PCT fees, including 1 July 2021 fee schedules, for
        • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states 
        • International Bureau
    • PCT Demand
      • Update of fees to 1 July 2021 fee schedules
    • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
      • Update of fees to 1 July 2021 fee schedules
5.13 Update for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5.13 (build 5.0.13)
(stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates updates up to 1 April 2021)

The most recent version of all procedures as available on 1 April 2021.

  • PCT procedures:
    • PCT/RO/101:
      • The 1 April 2021 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.271 is available in eOLF Client.
      • Update of PCT fees, including 1 April 2021 fee schedules, for
        • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
        • International Bureau
    • PCT Demand
      • Update of fees to 1 April 2021 fee schedules
    • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
      • Update of fees to 1 April 2021 fee schedules
Previous updates
Client build Date New features (compared with previous release)
Correction patch EP (F1001 translations) for SP11 available for (OLF) V5.12 (build 5.0.11.178 or lower)  15.4.2021 Resolution of issues (F1001 translations) with the Online Filing PCT update released on 1 April 2021.
EP (minor technical corrections) update 19 November 2020 available for (OLF) V5.12 (build 5.12.176 or lower)  1.4.2021 New features and minor functional changes
 
  • EP procedures:
  • F1001, F1038: Amendment of Rule 19 EPC: when designating inventors applicants are no longer required to indicate the full addresses of the inventors, but instead only their country and place of residence; see OJ EPO 2021, A12
  • F1001, F1038: Amendment of Rule 19 EPC: removal of the option for inventors to waive their right to be notified; see OJ EPO 2021, A12
  • minor technical corrections and fixes
PCT (PCT/RO/101 update January 2021) update 10 March 2021 available for (OLF) V5.12 (build 5.0.12.178 or lower) 10.03.2021 New features and minor functional changes
 
  • PCT/RO/101:
    • The 1 January 2021 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.270 is available in eOLF Client.
    • Update of PCT fees, including 1 January 2021 fee schedules, for
      • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
      • International Bureau
  • PCT Demand
    • Update of fees to 1 January 2021 fee schedules
  • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
    • Update of fees to 1 January 2021 fee schedules
PCT (PCT/RO/101 update October 2020) update 11 January 2020 available for (OLF) V5.12 (build 5.0.12.178 or lower)   12.1.2021 New features and minor functional changes
 
  • PCT/RO/101:
    • The 1 October 2020 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.269) is available in eOLF Client.
    • Update of PCT fees, including 1 October 2020 and 1 January 2021 fee schedules, for
      • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
      • International Bureau
  • PCT Demand
    • Update of fees to 1 October 2020 and 1 January 2021 fee schedules
  • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
    • Update of fees to 1 October 2020 and 1 January 2021 fee schedules
EP (minor technical corrections) update 19 November 2020 available for (OLF) V5.12 (build 5.12.176 or lower) 19.11.2020 New features and minor functional changes
  • EP procedures:
    • F1001, F1038, Euro-PCT: Electronic priority documents INPI, see EPC Rule 53
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
PCT (PCT/RO/101 update July 2020) update 25 August 2020 available for (OLF) V5.12 (build 5.0.12.176) 25.8.2020 New features and minor functional changes
  • PCT/RO/101:
    • The 1 July 2020 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.268) is available in eOLF Client.
    • Update of PCT fees, including 1 July 2020 fee schedules, for
      • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
      • International Bureau
  • PCT Demand
    • Update of fees to 1 July 2020 fee schedules
  • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
    • Update of fees to 1 July 2020 fee schedules
5.12 Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5.12 (build 5.0.12.176) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates updates up to 20 April 2020) 8.7.2020

The most recent version of all procedures as available on 20 April 2020.
This updated package corrects two minor installation errors (password protection, location of fonts).
Customers who have already installed V5.12 do not have to reinstall this package.

Electronic filings using versions earlier than version 5.12 (build 5.0.12.176) will not be accepted by the EPO's receiving server from 1 December 2020 onwards (EPO OJ 2020/09, A105).
This update must be applied to all installations, including thin client
Correction patch EP for SP11 April 2020 (F1200 stylesheet) available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.175 or lower)   20.4.2020
  • Resolution of F1200E stylesheet issue (incorrect display of Section 6) with the Online Filing update released on 26 March 2020.
OLF Client V5.11 PCT January 2020 correction patch NO available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.175 or lower)  9.4.2020
  •  Addition of RO/NO
EP update (new features and minor technical corrections) 26 March 2020 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.11.175 or lower) 26.3.2020 New features and minor functional changes
PCT (PCT/RO/101 update January 2020, certificates) update 23 March 2020 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.175 or lower)  23.3.2020   New features and minor functional changes
    • PCT/RO/101:
      • The 1 January 2020 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.266 is available in eOLF Client.
      • Update of PCT fees, including 1 January 2020 fee schedules, for
        • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
        • International Bureau
      • PCT Demand
        • Update of fees to 1 January 2020 fee schedules
      • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
        • Update of fees to 1 January 2020 fee schedules
      • Updated PCT certificates required for filings to IB, AT
      Correction patch PCT (fee correction DK) for SP11 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.175 or lower) 4.2.2020
      • Resolution of issues (DK fees) with the Online Filing PCT update released on 2 January 2020
      EP (minor technical corrections) update 8 January 2020 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.11.175 or lower) 8.1.2020 New features and minor functional changes
      • EP procedures:
        • minor technical corrections and fixes
      PCT (PCT/RO/101 update October 2019) update 2 January 2020 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.175 or lower) 2.1.2020 New features and minor functional changes
      • PCT/RO/101:
        • The 1 October 2019 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.265 is available in eOLF Client.
        • Update of PCT fees, including 1 October 2019 and 1 January 2020 fee schedules, for
          • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
          • International Bureau
      • PCT Demand
        • Update of fees to 1 October 2019 and 1 January 2020 fee schedules
      • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
        • Update of fees to 1 October 2019 and 1 January 2020 fee schedules
       
      PCT (PCT/RO/101 update July 2019) update 10 October 2019 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.175 or lower)  10.10.2019 New features and minor functional changes
      • PCT/RO/101:
        • The 1 July 2019 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.263) is available in eOLF Client.
        • Update of PCT fees, including 1 July 2019 fee schedules, for
          • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
          • International Bureau
      • PCT Demand
        • Update of fees to 1 July 2019 fee schedules
      • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
        • Update of fees to 1 July 2019 fee schedules
       

      EP (Iceland) and cryptovision update August 2019 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.175 or lower)

      		 22.8.2019 New features and minor functional changes
      EP (North Macedonia) and PCT-DEMAND update 1 July 2019 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.174 or lower) 26.6.2019 New features and minor functional  changes
      • EP procedures:
        • North Macedonia: change of name OJ EPO 2019, A43
        • minor technical corrections and fixes
      • PCT-DEMAND / Chapter II PCT:
        • Indication of immediate start of Chapter II according to amended Rule 69.1(a) PCT, unless a postponed start is requested, PCT Notification No. 214.
      Correction patch OLF Client V5.11 EP April 2019 (sequence listings) update available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0. 11.174 or lower) 28.5.2019 Resolution of issues (sequence listings) with the Online Filing update released on 26 April 2019 
      PCT (PCT/RO/101 update April 2019) update 23 May 2019 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.174 or lower) 23.5.2019 New features and minor functional changes
      • PCT/RO/101:
        • The 1 April 2019 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.263) is available in eOLF Client.
        • Update of PCT fees, including 1 April 2019 fee schedules, for
          • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
          • International Bureau
        • PCT Demand
          • Update of fees to 1 April 2019 fee schedules
        • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
          • Update of fees to 1 April 2019 fee schedules
      OLF Client V5.11 EP April 2019 (error resolution) update available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.173 or lower) 26.4.2019 Resolution of issues with the Online Filing update released on 1 April 2019
      Correction patch (national office procedures: AT, BE, DE, DK, FI, GB) for SP11 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.172 or higher) 12.4.2019 Resolution of issues (national office procedures) with the Online Filing full update released on 28 February 2019. This package will seek to apply the update to each applicable national office (NO) plugin and will notify users every time it finds an NO plugin not currently installed in Online Filing. Users are advised to click OK to close each notification. This will not affect the installation.
      Correction patch (national office procedures: IS, LT, NL, PL, RO, SE, SK) for SP11 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.172 or higher) 11.4.2019 Resolution of issues (national office procedures) with the Online Filing full update released on 28 February 2019. This package will seek to apply the update to each applicable national office (NO) plugin and will notify users every time it finds an NO plugin not currently installed in Online Filing. Users are advised to click OK to close each notification. This will not affect the installation.
      PCT (PCT/RO/101 update January 2019) update 20 March 2019 available for (OLF) V5.11 (build 5.0.11.172 or lower) 20.3.2019 New features and minor functional changes
      • PCT/RO/101:
        • The 1 January 2019 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.262) is available in eOLF Client.
        • Update of PCT fees, including 1 January 2019 fee schedules, for
          • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
          • International Bureau
        • PCT Demand
          • Update of fees to 1 January 2019 fee schedules
        • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
          • Update of fees to 1 January 2019 fee schedules
      5.11 Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5.11 (Build 5.0.11.172) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates updates up to 1 January 2019) 28.2.2019 The most recent version of all procedures as available up to 1 January 2019
      PCT (PCT/RO/101 update October 2018 and January 2019 fees) update 19 December 2018 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.0.10.170 or lower) 19.12.2018

      New features and minor functional changes

       
      • PCT/RO/101:
        • The 1 October 2018 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.257) is available in eOLF Client.
        • Update of PCT fees, including 1 October 2018 and 1 January 2019 fee schedules, for
          • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
          • International Bureau
        • PCT Demand
          • Update of fees to 1 October 2018 and 1 January 2019 fee schedules
        • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
          • Update of fees to 1 October 2018 and 1 January 2019 fee schedules
      Replacement patch (Back up, live update) for EP available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.0.10.169 or lower) 20.11.2018   Resolution of issues (back up, live update) with the Online Filing update released on 30 October 2018
      EP (WIPO-DAS, Cambodia, SME) update 1 November 2018 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.10.168 or lower)  30.10.2018

      New features and minor functional  changes

       
      • EP procedures:
        • EPO Form 1001, Euro-PCT Form 1200, Form 1038: The EPO will join the WIPO Digital Access Service (DAS) as of 1 November 2018. OJ EPO, A78
        • EPO Form 1001, Euro-PCT Form 1200, Form 1038: Validation for Cambodia, addendum: a warning message has been implemented to inform applicants that, under Cambodia's Law on Patents, pharmaceutical products are currently excluded from patent protection. OJ EPO 2018, A16
        • Form 1038: Now possible to attach Form 1011bis (Declaration for SMEs, natural persons, non-profit organisations, universities and public research organisations for the purpose of the reduction of the fee for appeal). OJ EPO 2018, A5
        • minor technical corrections and fixes
      PCT (fees) update 11 September 2018 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.10.170 or lower)  11.9.2018 New features and minor functional changes

      PCT procedures
      • PCT/RO/101:
        • Update of PCT fees, including 01 July 2018 fee schedule, for
          • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
          • International Bureau
      PCT (CS&E, fees) update 26 June 2018 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.10.169 or lower)  26.6.2018 New features and minor functional  changes
       
      • PCT procedures
        • PCT/RO/101:
          • IP5 pilot project on collaborative search and examination under the PCT, see EPO OJ 2018, A47
          • Update of PCT fees, including 01 April 2018 fee schedule, for
            • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
            • International Bureau
        • PCT Demand
          • Update of fees to 01 April 2018 fee schedule
        • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
          • Update of fees to 01 April 2018 fee schedule
      Correction patch (EPO Form 1200E) for EP available for available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.0.10.168 or lower) 14.6.2018 Resolution of issue (Form 1200E) with the Online Filing update released on 29 March 2018
      Correction patch for PCT/RO/101 (Live Update) for PCT RO101 available for available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.0.10.161 or higher) 4.5.2018 Resolution of client/server issue with the Online Filing update released on 3 May 2018
      PCT (PCT/RO/101 updates of 2017 and January 2018, EPO  fees April 2018) update 11 April 2018 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.0.10.161 or higher) 11.4.2018

      New features and minor functional changes

       
      • PCT/RO/101:
        • The 1 January 2018 PCT/RO/101 release (version 3.51.256) is available in eOLF Client, incorporating the PCT-SAFE releases of April, July and October 2017.
        • Update of PCT fees, including 01 January 2018 fee schedule, for
          • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
          • International Bureau
        • Update of PCT fees, including 01 April 2018 fee schedule, for
          • European Patent Office and selected national patent offices for filings entering the regional phase
       
      EP (Fees, priority documents) update 28 March 2018 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.10.167 or lower)   29.3.2018

      New features and minor functional  changes

      • EP procedures:
          • Euro-PCT: payment of the third year renewal fee, amended Rule 51(1) EPC see  OJ EPO 2018, A3
          • F1038: Reduction of the appeal fee for natural persons and entities referred to in EPC Rule 6(4), see OJ EPO 2018, A5
          • F1038: Increase of the appeal fee, see OJ EPO 2018, A4
          • F1001, F1038, Euro-PCT: Electronic priority documents, see EPC Rule 53
          • minor technical corrections and fixes
          EP (Cambodia) update 1 March 2018 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.10.167 or lower)   1.3.2018

          New features and minor functional  changes
          PCT (fee update) update 1 January 2018 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.0.10.160 or higher)   3.1.2018

          New features and minor functional changes


          PCT/RO/101, PCT SFD, PCT Demand:
          • Update of PCT fees, for
            • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
            •  International Bureau

          For more information, see PCT Fee Tables

           
          EP December 2017 (Tunisia, credit cards, early entries, minor functional changes) update 4 December 2017 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.10.167 or higher, incorporates updates up to 21 August 2017) 4.12.2017
          EP (certificate) update of 21 August 2017 21.8.2017 We urge users to install the update to be able to continue to file. Users who followed the instructions issued on 17 August need take no further action. 
          EP (informal comments, minor functional changes) update 25 July 2017 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.0.10.160 or higher) 25.7.2017 New features and minor functional changes
          EP (Procedural language, minor functional changes) update 1 April 2017 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.0.10.160 or higher) 3.4.2017 New features and minor functional changes
          • EP procedures:
            • F1200: Selection of language of proceedings, see EPC Rule 3
              • minor technical corrections and fixes
          5.10 Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5.10 (Build 5.0.10.161) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates updates up to 1 January 2017) 31.1.2017 The most recent version of all procedures as available up to 1 January 2017
          PCT (fee update) update 1 January 2017 available for (OLF) V5.10 (build 5.10.161 or higher) 16.12.2016 New features and minor functional changes
          • PCT/RO/101:
            • Update of PCT fees, including 1 April 2017 fee schedule, for
              • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
              • International Bureau
          For more information, see PCT Fee Tables  
          PCT (PCT-RO101 update) update 1 December 2016 available for (OLF) PCT/RO/101 (build 250) 1.12.2016 New features and minor functional changes
          • PCT/RO/101:
            • The 01 October 2016 PCT/RO/101 (build 251) is available in eOLF Client.
          Minor technical corrections and fixes
          EP SP10 (PACE, PCT-SFD, minor functional changes) update 1 November 2016 available for (OLF) V5.09 (build 5.0.9.148 or higher, incorporates updates up to 14 July 2016)  28.10.2016  New features and minor functional changes
          • EP procedures:
          • PCT subsequently filed documents (SFD)
            • For filing of documents relating to the international application under Rule 89bis.2 PCT and of the demand under PCT Chapter II, and also for indicating the payment of fees related to the demand, see OJ EPO 2016, A78
          PCT (fees) update 1 July 2016 available for (OLF) V5.09 (build 5.09.148 or higher) 11.7.2016   New features and minor functional changes
          • PCT/RO/101:
            • The 1 July 2016 PCT-SAFE release (version 3.51.249 and 3.51.250) is available in eOLF Client.
            • Update of PCT fees, including 01 July 2016 fee schedule, for
              • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
              • International Bureau
            • PCT Demand
              • Update of fees to 01 July 2016 fee schedule
            • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
            • Update of fees to 01 July 2016 fee schedule
          EP (fee update, minor functional changes) update 1 July 2016 available for (OLF) V5.09 (build 5.09.148 or higher) 1.7.2016 New features and minor functional changes
          •  EP procedures:
          •  PCT/RO/101:
            • Update of PCT fees, including 01 April 2016 fee schedule, for
              • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
              • International Bureau
            • PCT Demand
              • Update of fees to 01 April 2016 fee schedule
            • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
              • Update of fees to 01 April 2016 fee schedule
          5.09 Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5.09 (Build 5.0.9.150) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client)(incorporates updates up to 1 April 2016) 15.4.2016 The most recent version of all procedures as available up to 1 April 2016
          EP (fee update, minor functional changes) update 1 April 2016 available for (OLF) V5.09 (build 5.09.148 or higher) 1.4.2016 New features and minor functional changes
          EP (fees only) update 1 April 2016 available for older supported versions of Online Filing V5 (build 5.07.118 up to build 5.08.140)

          Please note: The new fees of 1 April 2016 can only be applied to newly created drafts, filings and templates.          		  1.4.2016 EP procedures:
          Update 29 January 2016 available for OLF Client builds 118 - 148 29.1.2016

          Owing to enhancements to the security of the EPO’s IT infrastructure, outdated versions of the eOLF thin client will no longer be able to connect to the EPO eOLF server after 29 February 2016 at 18.00 hrs CET.  

           

          More information
          PCT update (fees) 1 January 2016 available for (OLF) V5 (build 5.07.120 or higher)  1.1.2016  

          New features and minor functional changes
           

          • PCT/RO/101:
            • Update of PCT fees, including 01 January 2016 fee schedule, for
              • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
              • International Bureau
            • PCT Demand
              • Update of fees to 01 January 2016 fee schedule
            • PCT Subsequently Filed Documents (SFD)
              • Update of fees to 01 January 2016 fee schedule
          For more information, see PCT Fee Tables  
          EP (minor functional changes, Republic of Moldova SP9 update 1 November 2015 available for (OLF) V5.08 (build 5.08.140 or higher) 1.11.2015

          New features and minor functional changes

           
          EP (minor functional changes, certificate update) and PCT (PCT-SAFE update, automatic debiting) update 1 Juli 2015 available for (OLF) V5.08 (build 5.08.137 or higher) 1.7.2015

          New features and minor functional changes

           
          • PCT/RO/101:
            • The 1 July 2015 PCT-SAFE release (version 3.51.244) is available in eOLF Client.
            • Improvement to automatic debit orders filed using Form PCT/RO/101.
            • See the Official Journal, Supplementary Publications, 3/2015 .
            • Applicant letter to ISA concerning earlier search ("PCT Direct")
            • Minor technical corrections and fixes.
          • EP procedures:
            • Minor technical corrections and fixes
            • Certificate update.
          EP (certificate) update of 08 June 2015  8.6.2015 We strongly advise users to install the update before 17 June 2015. After this date, it will no longer be possible to file direct unless you install the update. 
          PCT update (new fees) 1 April 2015   1.4.2015

          Update of PCT fees, including 1 April 2015 fee schedule, for

          • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
          • International Bureau

          For more information, see PCT Newsletter No. 02/2015:

          EP (minor functional changes) and PCT (fee update, automatic debiting PCTDEMAND and PCTSFD) update 1 April 2015 available for (OLF) V5.08 (build 5.08.132 or higher)

          1.4.2015

          New features and minor functional changes

           
          • PCT/RO/101:
            • Update of PCT fees, including 1 April 2015 fee schedule, for
              • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
              • International Bureau
              For more information, see PCT Newsletter No. 02/2015
          • PCTDEMAND:
          • PCTSFD:
          • EP procedures:
            • Improved tab sequence in Names tab
            • Minor technical corrections and fixes
          5.08 Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5.08 (Build 5.0.8.132) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates updates up to 1 February 2015)  2.3.2015 The most recent version of all procedures as available up to 1 February 2015  
          EP (validation of European patent applications and patents in Morocco) update available for (OLF) V5.08 (build 5.0.8.132 or higher)  27.2.2015
          • new features
            • EP(1001E2K):
              • Request for validation of European patent applications and patents in Morocco from 1 March 2015; see the EPO Official Journal 2015, A20
              • Payment of validation fee for Morocco
            • EP(1200E2K):
              • Request for validation of international applications entering into the European phase in Morocco with an international filing date on/after 1 March 2015; see the EPO Official Journal 2015, A20
              • Payment of validation fee for Morocco
            • EP(1038E):
              • Payment of validation fee for Morocco; see the EPO Official Journal 2015, A18-19
          EP (new features and minor functional changes) and PCT (build 240 PCTSAFE, 1/10/2014) update 25 November 2014 available for (OLF) V5.0 7 (build 5.0.7.118 or higher)   25.11.2014
          • New features and minor functional changes
            • All procedures:
              • OpenSSL: Discontinuation of support for SSL, and upgrade to TLS as standard default.
            • Address Book:
              • Association number field added to the address book
            • PCT/RO/101:
              • The 1 October 2014 PCT-SAFE release (version 3.51.064.240) is available in eOLF Client.
              • Updated PCT fees valid as from 1 April 2014 for receiving office NO.
              • Updated PCT fees valid as from 1 October 2014 for receiving offices GB and SE.
            • EP procedures:
              • More information about the deferred execution date feature.
              • Indicated name for employee acting pursuant to Art. 133(3) EPC is added to the signature on generated PDF.
            • EP(1001E2K):
              • Link added between the applicant's nationality/principal place of business/residence and admissible non-EPO languages in the context of the declaration under Rule 6(6) EPC.
              • Form 1001, Form 1002 (designation of inventor): If there are multiple inventors, a single F1002 will be created (but divided into public and non-public where necessary).
              • New field to indicate that an inventor is deceased.
            • EP(1200E2K):
              • New documents category added: Amendments with annotations (documents with handwritten amendments are no longer accepted with few exceptions; see the EPO Official Journal 2013, p. 603-604)
              • The designated states have been removed from the States tab due to the fact that there is no requirement to select designated states. All the contracting states party to the EPC at the time of filing of the international patent application and designated in the international application are deemed to be designated (see Article 79(1) EPC).
            • EP(1038E):
              • Documents relating to appeal proceedings may not be sent together with documents for any other proceedings.
            • EP (Oppo)
              • Addition of non-public documents.
          • Minor technical corrections and fixes.

          5.07 Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5 (Build 5.0.7.120) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client)(incorporates updates up to 1 August 2014)  

          5-9-2014

          The most recent version of all procedures as available up to 1 August 2014  
          Update containing changes to the PCT-DEMAND plug-in (to enable submissions to the EPO), corrections to the PCT-SFD plug-in, as well as some minor technical modifications and improvements, available for (OLF) V5.07 (build 5.0.7.118)  30-6-2014

          PCT-DEMAND:

          • Enables creation and submission to the EPO of RO/401, as well as payment of related fees

          PCT-SFD:

          • Allows submission to the EPO of PCT subsequently filed documents for all PCT procedures, as well as payment of related fees
          • Includes some corrections to the version of 22 April 2014

          All forms except PCT/RO/101:

          • Closure of additional 13 euro bank accounts by 31 August 2014

          PCT/RO/101:

          • Signing process improvement

          Technical changes:

          • Up-to-date certificates
          • Latest version of OpenSSL
          • New thin client

           
          PCT-SFD plug-in − update for enabling submissions to the EPO (and Lithuanian Patent Office), and the filing of additional document types and various corrections, available for (OLF) V5.07 (build 5.0.7.118)  22-4-2014  
          EP (fees and new features with respect to legal changes) and PCT (fees) update 1 April 2014 available for (OLF) V5.06 (build 5.0.6.111)  20-3-2014

          EP:

          PCT:

          • Update of PCT fees, including 1 April 2014 fee schedule, for EPO as Receiving Office
          For more information, go to PCT Newsletter No. 01/2014

          EP (fees only) and PCT (fees) update 1 April 2014 available for older supported versions of Online Filing V5 (build 5.0.0.057 up to build 5.0.5.096)

          Please note: The new fees of 1 April 2014 can only be applied to newly created drafts, filings and templates.            		 20-3-2014

          EP:

          • Update of EP fees, including 1 April 2014 fee schedule

          PCT:

          • Update of PCT fees, including 1 April 2014 fee schedule, for EPO as Receiving Office
          For more information, go to PCT Newsletter No. 01/2014
          EP (SEPA bank accounts) and PCT (fees) update of 17 December 2013 available for all supported Online Filing software V5 versions (build 5.0.0.057 or later) 17-12-2013
          • For all EP procedures updated bank accounts information (SEPA) as of 1 January 2014 as well as the closure of euro accounts as of 31 January 2014
          •  Update of PCT fees, including 1 January 2014 fee schedule
          5.06 Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5 (Build 5.0.6.111) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates updates up to 1 November 2013)   17-12-2013 The most recent version of all procedures as available up to 1 November 2013  
          EP (certificate) update of 14 October 2013 14-10-2013 New EP CA certificate update 
          EP (new features and minor functional changes) and PCT (build 236 PCTSAFE, 1/7/2013) update 26 September 2013 available for (OLF) V5.05 (build 5.0.5.094 or higher)   26-09-2013

          New features

          • File Manager:
            • A customisable password policy can now be set up when user management is activated (for more details please see section 4.10.2 in the latest version of the eOLF User Guide)
          • PCT/RO/101:
            • The July 2013 PCT-SAFE maintenance patch is available in eOLF Client
            • Updated list of designated states
            • Latest fee schedule

          Technical improvements and software updates

          • All procedures
            • Updated build for all procedures (5.0.5.111)
            • Address book: number of characters allowed for legal person's company name increased from 62 to 103
          • EP procedures
            • Updated list of countries for addresses, nationality and place of residence
            • Fee selection:Initial fees filter removed. Selected fees only and All fees filters still available
            • Procedural changes regarding Rule 53(3) EPC, which took effect on 1 April 2013, added
            • EP(1001E2K)
              • New field labelled Number of claims you intend to pay for (including first 15 claims) inserted for the purpose of fee calculation (in addition to the existing Number of claims field)
              • Austria and Republic of Korea added to the list of exempted states for filing a copy of the search results under Rule 141(1) EPC
              • New static validation message under States, warning that any change made to the date of filing will disable any previous selection of designation and/or extension states
              • Removal of validation message for cases where the Rule 70(2) EPC waiver and an automatic debit order are selected, i.e. no extra payment necessary
            • EP(1200E2K)
              • Optimisation of the Document overview section, which is needed to calculate the additional fee
              • New field labelled Number of claims you intend to pay for (including first 15 claims) inserted for the purpose of fee calculation (in addition to the existing Number of claims field)
              • New static validation message under States, warning that any change made to the international date of filing will disable any previous selection of designation and/or extension states
            • EP(1038E)
              • New document types related to the appeal procedure added
              • When sending at least one document concerning the appeal procedure only an electronic enhanced (smart card) signature is allowed
              • Document types added for inventor waivers under Rule 19(3) EPC (public or non-public) and Rule 20(1)EPC (non-public)
            • EP (Oppo)
              • New mandatory field for indicating a reason in requests for accelerated processing
              • Number of characters for referencing cited documents (evidence) increased from 4 to 8
          PCT update of 23 May 2013 available for OLF V5.05 (build 5.0.5.094). It corresponds to PCT-SAFE build 235 of 1 April 2013. 23-05-2013
          • Update to the PCT/RO/101 plug-in (PCT-SAFE build 235 of 1 April 2013)
          • Improved checking of PDF files to be attached
          • Updated maintenance table and signing procedure; minor bug fixes applied
          EP (certificates) and PCT (fees) update of 17 December 2012 available for (OLF) V5.05 (build 5.0.5.094)  17-12-2012
          • New EPO CA certificates update
          • Update of PCT fees, including 1 January 2013 fee schedule
          5.05 Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5 (Build 5.0.5.094) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates updates up to 14 December 2012) 17-12-2012 The most recent version of all procedures as available on 14th December 2012
          PCT update (America Invents Act (build 232 PCT-SAFE, 1/10/2012) and fees) of 16 November 2012 available for (OLF) V5.05 (build 5.0.5.094)
                     		 16-11-2012
          • Update to the PCT/RO/101 plug-in for the America Invents Act (build 232 PCT-SAFE, 1/10/2012)
          • Update of PCT fees, including 1 November and 1 December 2012 fee schedule, for IS, NO, SE and UK
          • Updated help and user guide for PCT/RO/101

          Recommendation:
          Before you install the update we recommend that you submit any PCT/RO/101 drafts you have already prepared.
           

          5.0.5 update 2 October 2012 for Online Filing (OLF) V5 (Release 5.00 (Build 5.0.5.094))

          		 02-10-2012

          New features

          • Server Manager:
            • The database can be moved to a location other than the default (data migration)
            • Stand-alone installations only: the update transforms all processes into Windows services
          • PCT/RO/101:
            • The 1 July 2012 PCT-SAFE release (version 3.5.000.231) is available in eOLF Client
            • Supports eOwnership in ePCT during signing

          Technical improvements and software updates

          • All procedures
            • Updated build for all procedures (5.0.5.094)
          • EP procedures
            • Dutch Antilles (AN) is no longer valid for Country and/or Residence and/or Nationality. New territory codes are available: Curaçao (CW), Sint Maarten (SX), Bonaire, Saint Eustatius and Saba (BQ)
            • Bank details selectable for bank transfer as mode of payment are updated
            • The user reference is displayed on all forms generated by eOLF Client
          • EP(1001E2K)
            • The signed "Inventor waiver - Rule 19(3) EPC" and the signed "Inventor waiver - Rule 20(1) EPC" can be attached in the Additional Documents
            • Fee code 501 can be selected only if fee code 001 is selected
            • Fee code 015e can be selected only if fee code 015 is selected
          • EP(1200E2K)
            • Fee code 520 can be selected only if fee code 020 is selected
            • Fee code 015e can be selected only if fee code 015 is selected
          • EP(1038)
            • New procedural categories added
          • EP(OPPO)
            • When requesting an extension that brings the total time limit over six months, it is mandatory to give convincing reasons why a reply in the period previously laid down is not possible.
          • DE2007
            • The number of claims in DE2007 is now mandatory
            • When "Erfinder ist/sind Arbeitnehmer;" is ticked for an inventor (Erfinder): the text "Erfinder ist/sind Arbeitnehmer" should be visible in the PDF
            • When "ist auch Erfinder" is ticked for a natural applicant: the text "Erfinder ist/sind d. Anmelder;" is added under "Das Recht auf das Patent ist auf den Anmelder übergangen durch:..." in inventor.pdf
          EP (fees, Rule 71 EPC) and PCT (fees) update 1 April 2012 available for (OLF) V5 Service Pack 3 (Build 5.0.0.053) or higher  29-03-2012

           EP:

           
          • Update of EP fees, including 1 April 2012 fee schedule
          • New documenttype added in EP1038 in category "Replies" (Request for correction/amendment of the text proposed for grant sent from 01.04.2012)

          For more information about the Rule change go to Notice concerning amended Rule 71 and new Rule 71a EPC

          All:

           
          • Includes the 5.04 update of 16-01-2012
          • Update of PCT fees, including 1 April 2012 fee schedule, for
            • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
            • International Bureau

          For more information, go to PCT Newsletter No. 03/2012

          EP (fees only) and PCT (fees) update 1 April 2012 available for (OLF) V5 Service Pack 2 (Build 5.0.0.034) or lower 

           

          Please note: The new fees of 1 April 2012 can only be applied to newly created drafts, filings and templates.  

          		 29-03-2012

          EP:

           
          • Update of EP fees, including 1 April 2012 fee schedule


          PCT:

           
          • Update of PCT fees, including 1 April 2012 fee schedule, for
            • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
            • International Bureau

          For more information, go to PCT Newsletter No. 03/2012
          5.0.4 Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5 (Build 5.0.4.076) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates all updates up to 6 February 2012)  02-03-2012
          • Improved installation process: Stand-alone installation supported in all Windows versions, services will be installed
          • The most recent version of all procedures as available on 6th February 2012
          • Patch for signing procedure, all non EP Forms, applicable to Online Filing 5.0.4 update (Build 5.0.4.075) of 16 January 2012 
          5.04 update  16-01-2012

          Contains new features and some minor functional changes and technical corrections.

          These are as follows:

           

          New features

           
          • Server Manager:
            • export and import of User Management from production server to demo server or to production server of a clean new installation
            • support for automated backup of production database when running in client/server installation.
          • File Manager: possibility to create a diagnostic file to facilitate support requests.
          • Tool tips introduced for displaying long labels.
           

          Technical improvements and software updates

           
          • All procedures
            • Updated build for all procedures (5.0.0.75)
          • EP procedures
            • Only employees under Article 133 EPC can sign on behalf of an applicant who is a legal person. The check box in the "Names tab" must be ticked, and the employee's details filled in.
            • "Function of person signing" added to the "sign application" window.
            • The deposit account number field has been extended by two more digits, and a severity message added in case the wrong number of digits is entered.
            • For mode of payment "Bank transfer", selection of a bank is now mandatory.
            • The "Address for correspondence" option has been revised and harmonised for all procedures.
          • EP(1200E2K)
            • When drafts are imported which include Address for Correspondence information not linked to an applicant, this is not loaded into the Names tab but can be found in the Annotations tab.
          • EP(1038)
            • Improved sequence of actions for attachments.
            • Non-public documents can now be filed together with payments for fee codes 025, 026, 029, 080 and 027.
            • Attachment of new document type in category "Replies" possible regarding "Acknowledgement".
          • EP(OPPO)
            • Attachment of new document type in "Documents tab" possible regarding "Acknowledgement".
          • PCTRO101
            • Updated fees for PCT valid from 1 January 2012,
            • Addition of RO=NO as of 2 January 2012.
          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
          • Improved installation process
          • Patch for UK Form 1, 06-06-2011
          • Patch for RO=FR (PCTRO101), 06-06-2011
          • Patch for ES Form ESEPVL, 09-06-2011
          • Patch addressing the use of templates, 14-06-2011
          • Patch for SE Form SEVAL1, 17-06-2011
          • Patch addressing the import of fees in EP procedures (EP1001, EP1200, EP1038, EPOPPO) , 07-07-2011
          • Patch for PCTRO101 (RO=IB), mandatory update for credit card payments via PCT e-Payment Service , 14-07-2011
          • Patch for Form DE2007, 27-07-2011
          • PCT update (new fees) 1 September 2011, 27-07-2011
          • Patch for UK Forms (Customer Id correction), 08-08-2011
          Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5 Service Pack 3 (Build 5.0.0.053, SP3) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates all updates up to 16 May 2011) 20-06-2011 Updated installer:
          • improved installation of "Other procedures"
          • corrected UKSFD installation
          Full package for installation of Online Filing (OLF) V5 Service Pack 3 (Build 5.0.0.053, SP3) (stand-alone and/or server and thin client) (incorporates all updates up to 16 May 2011) 30-05-2011 
          • EP procedures
          • PCT procedure
            • Update of PCT procedure to the level of PCT-SAFE Client version (3.51.049.225) (1 April 2011)
            • Availability of Austria as an e-filing-enabled receiving office from 1 June onwards
          • National offices
            • Inclusion of all procedures available as of 16 May
          • Technical improvements and software updates
            • Updated libraries (FOP 0.20.5.18, OpenSSL 1.0.0.a, Firebird 2.1.3)
            • Improved loading and execution of procedures
            • Improved execution and extended functionality of PMS interface commands
              • Availability of request form in PDF format
              • Addition of support for .net
              (see PMS development kit for more information)
            • Server manager: export of history has been added
            • To increase the robustness of the update procedure, all procedures will be installed, but only the ones used are activated. Any procedure can be activated or deactivated at any time.

          The procedural changes arising from amended Rules 161/162 EPC, from the changes to the rules for the filing of sequence listings and from the minor functional changes and defects fixed are as follows:

           

          EP(1001E2K)

          "Documents" tab - "Sequence Listings" sub-tab Sequence listings must be filed as WIPO standard 25 files (PDF format no longer mandatory). Layout and severity messages have been adapted accordingly.

           

          "Priority" tab A copy of the search results required under Rule 141(1) EPC is not required if it is available to the EPO and is to be included in the file under the conditions determined by the President of the EPO. The European Patent Office will include in the file of a European patent application a copy of the search results referred to in Rule 141(1) EPC, thus exempting the applicant from filing said copy, where the priority of a first filing made in one of the following states is claimed: Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America.

           

          EP(1200E2K)

          "EP phase" tab

          Checkbox has been added to allow applicants to waive the right to the communication under Rules 161/162 EPC.

          "Documents" tab - "Sequence listings" sub-tab

          For international applications which contain sequence listings in the description filed under Rule 5.2(a) PCT, or furnished to the EPO as ISA under Rule 13ter.1(a) PCT, or otherwise available to the EPO, in computer-readable format in accordance with WIPO standard 25: if the sequence listing is filed upon entry into the European phase, WIPO standard 25 is mandatory. Layout and severity messages have

          been adapted accordingly.

           

          EP(1038)

          "Documents" tab

          Attachment of waiver document possible under category "Request...":

           
          • "Waiver in respect of communication under Rule 161/162 EPC"

          Other changes

           
          • EP(1001E2K)
            • The layout of the "Divisional" tab has been changed
            • When a divisional application is filed by reference to an international application it is now possible to enter the data for the international application in the "Reference" tab
            • The capture of the data regarding general authorisations has been brought into line with EP(1200E2K)
          • EP(1200E2K)
            • "Documents" tab: Attachment of new document type "Handwritten amendments" possible under "Additional documents" screen
              • Amended claims with annotations
              • Amended description with annotations
              • Amended drawings with annotations
            • Search fee (fee code 002) reduction can be entered in euros
          • EP(1038)
            • Attachment of new document type in category 'Non-public...' possible requesting participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway scheme
              • Request participation in the Patent Prosecution Highway
              • PPH: documents for examination
              • PPH: documents for search
            • Attachment of new document type in category "Amendments..." possible regarding "Handwritten amendments"
              • Amended claims with annotations
              • Amended description with annotations
              • Amended drawings with annotations
            • Attachment of new document type in new category "Third-party observations..."
              • Observations filed by third party (should be used for any observations/documents)
              • Patent document filed by third party
              • Non-patent literature filed by third party
              • Observations by third parties (Art. 115 EPC) (should be used for the cover letter)
              • Reply to communication to third party
              • Reply from applicant/patentee regarding third-party observations
            • Search fee (fee code 002) reduction can be entered in euros
          PCT update (new fees) 1 January 2011  21-12-2010 Update of PCT fees, including 1 January 2011 fee schedule, for
          • all EPC contracting states which are also PCT contracting states
          • International Bureau
          For more information, go to PCT Newsletter No. 11/2010:
          Full package for installation of Online Filing version 5 (Build 5.0.0.034)   16-12-2010 Consolidates all previous builds and supports 64-bit installation
           1 January 2011 update 03-12-2010

          Contains procedural changes concerning amended Rule 141 EPC and new Rule 70b EPC as well as some minor technical corrections.        

          These are as follows:

          EP(1001E2K)

          "Priority" tab:

          Attachment of new document type possible for priority claim:

          • Search results under Rule 141(1) EPC

          "Documents" tab:

          Attachment of new document type possible when it has been indicated under "reference" screen ("Request" tab) that previously filed application is also a priority application:

          • Search results under Rule 141(1) EPC for previously filed application

          EP(1200E2K)

          "Documents" tab:

          Attachment of new document type possible under "Additional documents" screen

          • Search results under Rule 141(1) EPC
          EP(1038)
           

          "Documents" tab:

          Attachment of three further document types possible under "Replies":

          • Statement of non-availability of search results under Rule 141(1) EPC
          • Search results under Rule 141(1) EPC
          • Reply to the communication under Rule 70b EPC

          Please note that procedural changes concerning the utilisation scheme - amended Rule 141 and new Rule 70b EPC - enter into force on 1 January 2011. Online filing V5 users are advised to ignore the new fields and associated validation messages concerning these provisions until they enter into force.

          Other changes

          • All procedures:
            • In English and French, severity 2 and 3 validation messages have been renamed "message(s)" instead of "error(s)
          • EP(1001E2K):
            • The request form generated respects the order of applicants as entered
            • For divisional applications, data entered for "earlier application" is distinguished from that for "relevant earliest application"
          • EP(1200E2K):
            • When no drawings are attached, "NONE" is displayed on the form generated
            • Values entered for fee 123 (further processing) are no longer reset to 0 when reloading the application from draft
            • "Payment details" screen is displayed by default under "Fee payments" tab
            • Validation message for fee 33 (3rd-year renewal fee) is displayed consistently
          • EP(1038):
            • Values entered for fee 123 (further processing) are no longer reset to 0 when reloading the application from draft
          • Technical changes:
            • Improved locking mechanism to prevent simultaneous access to application
            • Added multi-threading in the PMS-gateway interface (web service)
            • Improved installation process when applying EPO Online Filing Client Updates
            • Updated Thin Client available:
              • UTF8 encoding supported for Subject and Issuer (smart card) fields
              • Fixed error when extracting text from abstract.pdf (PCTRO101 only)
          1 September 2010 update 25-08-2010

          (Updated installer 13-09-2010)

          Contains fee updates, minor changes and corrections

          These are as follows:

          • All offices: PCT fee changes on 1 September, 15 September and 1 October 2010
          • EP: Serbia becomes a member state on 1 October 2010
          • Support for special characters referenced in certificates of smart cards renewed or issued since May 2010 (stand-alone installation only, as separate non-mandatory update will be made available for networked version installations)
          • Minor changes in EP1001:
            • Divisionals can now be filed in a non-official language - Rule 36(2)
            • Date of first communication no longer required when filing a mandatory divisional application - Rule 36(1)(b)
          • Minor changes in EP1200:
            • only a full set of claims may be filed as an amendment
          • Change to ROEPRO procedure correcting fee calculation error for fee 040
          • Minor change to UK NP1 correcting a problem encountered when importing applications via the PMS Gateway
          • Minor defects fixed

          Users must have the 1 July 2010 update installed to apply this update.
          1 July 2010 update 30-06-2010

          Contains PCT-SAFE build 221 with changes as of 1 April 2010 plus technical and other corrections to individual software plug-ins.

          These are in detail:

          • EP procedures: If the filing date of the GB priority claim is after 01.01.2010 then the format YYYYNNNNN will also be accepted (Background: Change of GB priority number format).
          • "Corrected Euro-PCT Form 1200E2K" (launched on 22 April 2010)
          • FR users only: Changes to FRRequete
          • GB users only: Changes to UK177
          • DK users only: Changes to DK procedure
          • DE users only: Changes to DE2007 procedure: an individual representative can now be copied to the address book without providing a company name.

          Issues fixed:

          • ES users only: Ceres FNMT smart cards will now be recognised in V5 of the Online Filing software
          • Signing is now possible with long certificate info (Issue: OK/Cancel buttons disappeared when certificate info was too big)
          • EP1001: The reduction factor in "Fee Selection" is now kept when creating a draft by copying another EP1001 application
          • EP1001: DESC, CLMS, ABS and DRAW can be now be previewed from the EP1001 procedure itself (Issue: Document preview did not work)
          • PCT/RO/101: Digital Signature is now kept in PCT101.PDF after exporting a "Sent Application" (Issue: Signature was removed from PCT101.PDF after exporting a "Sent Application")
          Full package for installation of Online Filing version 5 (Build 5.0.0.027) 14-06-2010 -----
          Patch for Form Euro-PCT(1200E2K) 22-04-2010

          This patch ensures that

          • the page numbers of attached translations are saved and
          • all applications filed with Euro-PCT(1200E2K) can be processed automatically.
          Procedural changes and fee adjustments with effect from 1 April 2010, and with effect from 1 May 2010 in the case of Albania (build 5.027) 29-03-2010

          EP(1001E2K)

          "Request" tab:
          • New "Divisional" sub-tab (only if the filing office is the EPO)
          • Changes to data-entry options in the "Reference" sub-tab
           

          EP(1200E2K)

          "EP Phase" tab:
          • Number of patent claims and pages on entry into the European phase now entered in the "Document Overview" tab under "Documents"
          • New field in Past Record: language of the international publication

          "Documents" tab:

          • Language of the international publication now determines whether amendments to and translations of the international application, translations of amendments, translations of the priority application or translations of the annexes to the international preliminary examination report can be attached in the "Amendments and Translations" tab
          • Reply to the written opinion of the International Preliminary Examining Authority or the International Searching Authority in the "Additional Documents" tab
          • New "Document Overview" tab: information on the nature of the technical documents on entry into the European phase, and, for fee calculation purposes, indication of the number of pages (additional, last sheet of the EP1200 form)
            Four sub-tabs in "Document Overview":
            1. Overview
            2. Description
            3. Claims
              Indication inter alia of the number of claims on entry into the European phase
            4. Drawings
          • Due to changes in the structure of attached documents relative to EP1200, please make sure that all your drafts have been processed before updating, as the attached documents may otherwise not correctly reflect your intentions. Furthermore, we recommend that you verify carefully your submissions before signing and sending.
           

          EP(1038)

          Attachment of two further document types possible under "Replies":

          • Reply to request for clarification
          • Reply to search opinion/written opinion/IPER
           

          Other changes

          • Fee changes for EP and PCT (the latter will enter into force progressively from 1 April 2010)
          • New/amended validation messages
          • Improved V5 capability (software runs faster)
          • Confirmation of receipt once again available in PDF and XML format in exported ZIP file
          • Various bugs fixed in V5:
            • Address book import function corrected
            • Dedicated directory created for the "OpenSSL libraries" to prevent malfunctions caused by third-party software
            • Existing draft applications no longer disappear after being opened and then closed without saving (isolated incident)
            • Users who designated the Netherlands Patent Office (Octrooicentrum Nederland) as the receiving office for PCT applications can once again file applications without difficulty using V5
            • Users of the French application form can once again install the Online Filing software in the non-default directory
          V5 (build 5.020) 25-01-2010 Version 5 introduces a number of enhancements to existing functions:
          • existing plug-ins (including the plug-ins for the national offices and the PCT plug-in) have been consolidated and updated.
          • individual patches have been implemented.


          Changes in detail:

          Installation

          • The installation CD contained in the Online Filing Starter Kit comes with an installer tool that will guide users through installing all the software and drivers required for their machines.
          • Online Filing version 5.0 runs on the Windows 7 operating system without restrictions.
          • Online Filing program files and folders have been restructured and are now located under C:/Program Files/EPO_OLF5.
          • The procedures EP(1001E) and Euro-PCT(1200E) that were replaced by EP(1001E2K) and Euro-PCT(1200E2K) in version 4.0 following the implementation of EPC 2000 are no longer available in version 5.0.
          • The Romanian and Danish national procedures too can now be installed direct. Additional forms are also available for other national procedures. For more details, see the "National offices" link.


          Changes in File Manager

          • The export functions have been standardised in File Manager, the form and Server Manager.
          • PDF Viewer's preview function for displaying applications has been improved. Before the signature is added, the preview shows the original filename in the left-hand column, which is now resizable
          • EPO fee tables can no longer be deleted (either intentionally or accidentally). Similarly, it is no longer possible to create user-specific fee tables.
          • The "Info" function in the Help menu provides contact details for EPO User Support and the build numbers of all modules installed in Online Filing, and also data on the latest maintenance tables and updates.


          Changes in User Administration

          • A blocked (disabled) user can be re-activated by an administrator or another user with user administration authorisation.
          • If a user enters the wrong password when logging on, a warning appears advising him that he has only two chances left before the user account is disabled.
          • The "Save All" button saves your changes in all tabs within User Administration, not just the one currently open.


          Improvements in how documents are attached

          • The method of attaching technical documents in PDF format has been simplified in the EP(1001E2K) procedure. Users can attach the file first and then select which document components this file contains. A distinction is thus no longer made between the combined PDF file and multiple PDF files.
          • Limitation or revocation documents or non-public documents can now also be attached in the EP(1038E) procedure. A request for accelerated search/examination, for instance, can now be submitted as a non-public document.
          • Attached documents are not lost after a form or template is saved and closed, even if you have not yet selected a document type.
          • Problems when attaching PDF documents have been fixed: PDF files containing pages in portrait and landscape format or pages that do not exactly match A4 format can now be attached to applications without any error messages. Attaching certified US priority documents is no longer a problem either.


          Changes in fee payment

          • Fees can be reloaded from the EPO's official fee tables if a user decides to undo the manual changes he made in a form.
          • Fee calculation inconsistencies that occurred when importing forms and moving forms back to Draft status have been corrected.
          • In the EP(Oppo) procedure, access to the automatic debiting procedure has been restricted to the patent owner.


          Further changes in EP procedures

          • When signing applications with a smart card or soft certificate, a message box appears during the signing process to advise the user that it may take a while to generate the XML files and that the process is running smoothly in the background.
          • The shortcut CTRL+I can now be used to add inventors more quickly in Form EP(1001E2K).
          • The method of entering national priority numbers in Form EP(1001E2K) has been simplified. Also, it now covers more countries.
          • New review mechanisms in Form EP(Oppo) prevent the entry of an incorrect publication date.
          • A list of all named representatives is displayed in PDF view in Form EP(Oppo).
          • Drawings can be added in more than one attachment.
          • In Form EP(1038), correspondence relating to review proceedings can be added under "Appeals".


          Changes to the PCT/RO/101 procedure

          • Version 5.0 features WIPO's new PCT plug-in dated 1.10.2009 as well as a new WIPO certificate.
          • Integration in File Manager and Server Manager has been improved for the import and export functions for PCT applications, with the result that these functions are now largely aligned with the corresponding functions for EP applications.
          • Problems when attaching PDF documents have been fixed.
          • The representative's authorisation and validation are also given in PDF format.


          Other changes

          • Data from one form (e.g. EP(1001E2K)) can be used in another (e.g. EP(1038)).
          • The CAF ("Common Application Format") is supported in European and international procedures.
          Montenegro Update 17-02-2009 Update including Montenegro as new extension state
          1 January 2010 update 21-12-2009 Update covering the re-introduction of the grace period for the payment of extension fees and amendments to PCT ES und SE-fees
          Certificate update (WIPO) 09-10-2009 We strongly advise users to install the update before 13 October 2009. After this date, it will no longer be possible to file direct with WIPO unless you install the update.
          Update for V4 users experiencing problems when trying to attach PDF documents 04-08-2009

          Installing the update will allow you to attach:

          • PDFs which marginally exceed the dimensions allowed for A4 due to settings or scanner behaviour that cannot be modified by the user. PDF sizes up to 312 mm by 227 mm (A4 +5%) or 12.28" by 8.94" (letter +5%) will be accepted. PDF files containing both landscape and portrait format can be attached as well.
          • US priority documents in letter format.
          • Scanned PDFs which were previously erroneously rejected (HPDigitalSender).


          How to install the update

          • On client-server installations: apply the update to the server installation first, then to all the thin client installations.
          • On stand-alone installations: the update only needs to be installed once on top of the stand-alone installation.


          Warning

          If you install a national office plug-in after you have installed this update, you must re-install the update as follows:

          • client-server installations: on the server only
          • stand-alone installations: on the stand-alone machine
          Certificate update (EPO) 30-06-2009 Users who do not install the update by 02.00 hrs CET on 1 July 2009 will no longer be able to file online.
          San Marino 29-06-2009 Update including San Marino as new designated state
          Fee reform 1 April 2009 and EP(Oppo) plug-in 09-04-2009

          This plug-in comprises

          • the schedule of fees in force as of 1 April 2009, which is valid for all European patent applications, including European divisional applications and new applications filed on or after 1 April 2009, and for international applications entering into the regional phase on or after this date.


          The new fee structure includes

          • a two-tier structure for claims fees
          • an additional fee on filing
          • a flat-rate designation fee
          • a flat-rate fee for grant and publication


          EP(Oppo) plug-in for filing requests and other documents in

          • opposition and appeal proceedings
          EP(Oppo) 05-03-2009

          This new plug-in comprises

          • Form 2300 plus a number of further options for filing documents in opposition proceedings online with the EPO
          • a change module for Form 1038 which allows users to file documents in appeal and review proceedings

          Note: It is not possible to use this plug-in to file opposition documents with the EPO via the PMS interface. This function will be implemented at a later date.
          1 January 2009 update 22-12-2008

          The content of this update consists of

          • the addition of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia as a new EPO member state
          • maintenance table and fee updates compliant with the January 2009 release of PCT-SAFE, including a reduction in the international search fee and the fee for international preliminary examinations carried out on international applications in favour of nationals of certain states (see also OJ EPO 11/08)
          • enabling of the July 2008 rule changes for RO/IB in the EPO Online Filing client
          1 July 2008 PCT update 06-11-2008

          PCT-SAFE build 204 with 1 July 2008 modifications:

          • PDF files created with Amyuni 3.03 can be added to international applications.
          • The PDF request is generated and displayed when an international application is generated from a template.
          • A solution has been found to the rarely encountered problem which involved the confirmation certificate for an earlier filing being transmitted together with an application, resulting in an error message at the user end during the filing process.

          V4 (build 228)

          09-09-2008

          PMS/gateway interface:

          • Special interface for communication with your own patent management system.
          • You can create applications via the patent management system's graphical user interface.
          • You can use the Online Filing software to send applications to the EPO, WIPO or one of the national offices directly from your patent management system.


          Soft certificates

          • Signing with soft certificates is now also possible for non-EP procedures; for information on country-specific rulings and the soft certificates allowed, contact the relevant national offices.


          Operating system

          • Compatibility with the MS Vista SP1 operating system.


          EPC 2000

          • All forms are EPC 2000-compliant - old forms can be read but not edited.


          What's new in File Manager

          • Data from a sent application can be reused in a new subsequent filing: from EP(1001E2K) to EP(1038E) and from PCT/RO/101 to Euro-PCT(1200E2K).
          • All available forms are grouped by type of procedure.
          • You can create separate folders and subfolders for templates just like you can for applications.


          Improvements in User Administration

          • Folders can be assigned to individual groups in User Administration.
          • Certain folders (including template folders) can be made available for specific groups.


          Changes in System Preferences

          • Certain Online Filing features can be changed specifically for this installation using runtime variables.


          Changes in User Preferences

          • The language on the user screen does not have to match the procedural language (settings can be made independently of one another).
          • Each user can make individual network settings.


          Other improvements

          • The Info function in the Help menu provides contact details for EPO Procedural and Technical Support, the build numbers as well as the installation type of all modules installed.
          • The address book allows you to create multiple entries for persons with the same name or company name but different registration numbers.
          • New countries and EP fees from 1.4.2008
          • New PCT version dated 1.4.2008.
          • New PCT fees from 1.7.2008.


          Improvement of the Server Manager tool

          • The Server Manager tool allows you to set options for the PMS gateway interface (if active).
          • Live Update settings and the Live Update routine can be performed by an administrator in Server Manager.
          • The new History function enables you to retrieve logs for all Online Filing services.