We are currently experiencing
technical problems with new online filing (CMS), first identified on 23.12.2020, at 08:20 h. Our technicians
are working to fix them as soon as possible.

We apologise for any
inconvenience.

Legal safeguards may be
available where filing or fee payment services were not available, depending on
the service affected, the day and duration of the unavailability and the procedural
situation. For details see Rule 134 EPC, Rule 82quater.2 PCT point 5.5 of the
ADA (Supplementary publication 4, OJ EPO 2019) and the notice from the EPO
dated 18 January 2018 (OJ EPO 2018, A25).

Please always quote the
reference number indicated above when addressing the EPO in relation to this
issue.

23.12.2020, 10:00 h (CET)