How do I select the EPO as ISA?

If you are a national or resident of any of the countries the receiving Office of which has specified the EPO as ISA – including in the framework of a pilot such as the pilot projects with CNIPA and IP Australia (IPA) – , you can select the EPO as ISA by indicating the EPO in Box No. VII of the PCT request form (PCT/RO/101). You can only select one ISA for your international application.

If the receiving Office has specified the EPO as ISA in the framework of a pilot and determines that a filing date can be accorded under Article 11(1) PCT, it will treat the application as a pilot file. Check out the dedicated section of your pilot for any further requirements you would have to fulfil to participate.