Online Filing software – new update available

1 April 2024 update

The EPO is pleased to inform users of its Online Filing software that a new update for Version 5.15 (build 5.0.15) is now available for download.

Users who have activated the Live Update function will be notified automatically.

The update contains:

• New features and minor functional changes
  • EP procedures:
    • fee-related support measures for small entities, see OJ EPO 2024, A8 
    • All forms: Amendment of the Rules relating to Fees, see  OJ EPO 2024, A3
    • All forms: Amendment of administrative fees/expenses, see OJ EPO 2024, A5
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
  • PCT Procedures:
    • All forms: Amendment of the Rules relating to Fees, see  OJ EPO 2024, A3
    • All forms: Amendment of administrative fees/expenses, see OJ EPO 2024, A5
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
  • UP procedures :
    • minor technical corrections and fixes
  • Technical corrections:
    • correction of export functionality for PMS systems