Who can submit requests for changes about my applications in MyEPO Portfolio?

Requests for changes about applications at the EPO must be signed off by the representative assigned to the application or opposition case, or by the applicant or opponent themself if they are self-representing and not making use of a professional representative.

In practice, many firms work with teams of paralegal or IP support staff who draft and submit requests, duly signed by the representative.

As a rule, in MyEPO Portfolio any user who has been granted access by their company administrator to work on a given portfolio of applications, will have access to the “Applications and patents” area, where they can draft, review, and submit requests, duly signed by the representation or association.  

For more information about how to manage access in MyEPO Portfolio, please see this feature guide on managing user access.

For more information about how to become a user with access to our online MyEPO services, please see the “Getting access” page on the EPO website.