What you need to use the EPO's Online Filing service

You need:

• smart card (see section on smart cards)
• smart card reader plus installation of reader driver and the cryptovision smart card software (see section on installing the smart card reader)
• Online Filing software:
  • read the documentation
  • install the software (from this website)
• Applications may be filed in either XML or PDF format. If you choose to file a document in PDF format, please make sure the relevant file is Annex F-compliant. See FAQ for more information.