EPO smart cards are now valid for five years. The validity date is indicated on the smart card.
https://www.epo.org/en/service-support/faq/myepo-services/smart-cards/life-circle-validity-activation-renewal-replacement
Life circle: validity, activation, renewal, replacement, revocation
Questions and answers
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The expiry date of your smart card is printed on the card next to your name. You can renew your card...
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No, each new smart card is allocated a new PIN code.
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Smart card holder, or the company Administrator is obliged to request the revocation of a smart card...
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If your smart card has already expired or if you have already asked EPO User Support to revoke it...
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1) First check that you have the right software for new-generation smart cards.
You need to have...
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Documents submitted in proceedings before the EPO must be signed (Rule 41(2)(h), Rule 50(3) EPC). In...