1 November 2018 update
The EPO is pleased to inform users of its Online Filing software that a new
update 5.0.10.170 for Version 5.10 (build 5.0.10.168 or lower) is
now available for download.
Users who prefer not to install it will however still be able to file
online without any adverse procedural effects.
Users who have activated the Live Update function will be notified
automatically.
The update contains:
- New features and minor functional changes
-
EP
procedures:
- EPO Form 1001, Euro-PCT Form 1200,
Form 1038: The EPO will join the WIPO Digital Access Service (DAS)
as of 1 November 2018. OJ EPO 2018, A78
- EPO
Form 1001, Euro-PCT Form 1200, Form 1038: Validation for Cambodia, addendum: a warning
message has been implemented to inform applicants that, under Cambodia's
Law on Patents, pharmaceutical products are currently excluded from
patent protection. OJ
EPO 2018, A16
- Form 1038:
Now possible to attach Form 1011bis (Declaration for SMEs, natural persons, non-profit
organisations, universities and public research organisations for the purpose
of the reduction of the fee for appeal). OJ EPO 2018, A5
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minor technical corrections and fixes