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EPO takes next step towards paperless patent process, with electronic PCT notifications
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2026-05-06
The European Patent Office (EPO) is taking another step towards a fully digital patent granting process. As of 1 June 2026, all users will be able to use the ePCT service of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to receive electronic notifications of PCT communications issued by the EPO. This new service replaces paper-based notifications with a faster, more secure digital alternative, streamlining procedures and improving the user experience. It also supports the EPO’s sustainability efforts by reducing paper use and environmental impact.
The new feature is the result of the EPO’s close co-operation with WIPO and its online portal for PCT applications, ePCT. It covers communications issued by the EPO where the Office acts as Receiving Office, International Searching Authority or International Preliminary Examining Authority. For the time being, this feature is not available for communications issued by the EPO as Authority specified for supplementary search under Rule 45bis PCT, and for Receiving Office communications sent before transmittal of the record copy.
To set up WIPO’s ePCT service and consent to receiving electronic notifications, users need a WIPO account (simply follow the instructions at the link below).
Users must actively indicate ePCT as notification method for each PCT application individually, either at the time of filing (using form PCT/RO/101) or at a later stage. There is no one-time, general consent to receive electronic notifications covering all applications.
Once consent is given, notifications will be sent only by email to applicants or their representatives. No paper notifications will be sent out. Each document sent electronically is deemed to be delivered on the date shown on the document.
Users with an active mailbox in MyEPO and international agents and applicants having activated the “PCT Link” feature will continue to receive PCT communications in the MyEPO mailbox. If they choose to receive notifications via ePCT, they will receive them through both MyEPO and ePCT.
Discover the advantages of the EPO’s online services when filing and managing your patent applications.
As we advance through 2026, we remain committed to delivering high-quality products and services by further developing our PGP online services in collaboration with our user community.
Planned developments for MyEPO include the:
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