https://www.epo.org/en/service-support/website-updates/online-filing-software-new-update-available-6
Online Filing software – new update available
16 December 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:
- EP1001, EP1200: Amendment of the Rules 36,39 and 160 of the Implementing Regulations to the European Patent Convention (See OJ EPO 2024, and CA/D 13/24)
- Legal Applicant: Principal place of business becomes a mandatory field.
- Natural Applicant: Nationality and Country of residence become mandatory fields.
- EP1001, EP1200: Amendment of the Rules 36,39 and 160 of the Implementing Regulations to the European Patent Convention (See OJ EPO 2024, and CA/D 13/24)
- EP procedures: