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Online Filing software – new update available

1 April 2025 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:
      • Request for validation of European patent applications and patents in Lao People’s Democratic Republic from 15 April 2025, see OJ EPO 2025, A22
  • Payment of validation fee for Lao People’s Democratic Republic, see OJ EPO 2025, A23
  • minor technical corrections and fixes