We are currently experiencing technical problems
with new online filing (CMS), first identified on 19.02.2021, at 19:35 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 22
October 2020 (OJ EPO 2020, A120).

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

19.02.2021, 22:30 h (CET) Date and time of publication