https://www.epo.org/en/applying/myepo-services/file-with-us/online-filing/what-you-need
What you need to use Online Filing
You need:
- EPO Account (see section on EPO Account) or
- 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.