Online Filing
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Use the Online Filing software to file EP, Euro-PCT and PCT applications and requests for unitary effect; submissions in opposition, appeal, limitation and revocation proceedings before the EPO; and subsequently filed documents for all EP and UP proceedings. You can also use it to file applications and documents with participating national offices.
New for January 2023
filing of early requests for unitary effect and requests for delaying the issuance of the decision to grant a European patent in response to a communication under Rule 71(3) EPC.
Download softwareYou can also use Online Filing 2.0 or Webform Filing. See the online filing options comparison table.
Getting started
- Enrol for a smart card
- Register or renew your smart card
- EPO smart cards
- Features and benefits of Online Filing
- FAQs - Online Filing software
- What you need to use the Online Filing service
- Online Filing user guides, manuals and other documentation
- Terms of use
- Online Filing tutorial - This short e-learning module shows you what Online filing has to offer and gives you some simple exercises to try.