MyEPO services: users’ gateway to our fully digital PGP
Our secure services cover all stages of the patent granting process. They make it easy for users to file patent applications, submit related documents, interact with us on files and manage financial transactions during the process. MyEPO services support early collaboration between users and EPO patent examiners, helping to improve quality at source, from filing onwards. A growing range of self-service features, collaborative tools and improved APIs for the automated exchange of data make interactions with the EPO across the patent lifecycle simpler, more efficient and more transparent.
MyEPO services comprise three distinct areas. The central MyEPO hub enables users to access application portfolios, receive and reply to communications via the Mailbox, and benefit from a range of additional features. These include the generative AI-driven Legal Interactive Platform, which provides instant, fully sourced answers to queries about the European patent system. Online Filing 2.0 is our latest tool for filing applications and subsequent documents, while Central Fee Payment allows users to pay fees via bank transfer, credit card or (automatic) debit order from an EPO deposit account.