Do you use EPO Online Filing (eOLF)?
Things are changing on 30 September!
From 1 October 2024, you will no longer be able to renew eOLF Smart Cards that have expired. To continue filing with the IPO via eOLF, you will need to replace your smart card with a ‘soft certificate’.
From 1st January 2025, valid smart cards will no longer be supported by the EPO.
You will need to go through these steps to continue using eOLF for UK patent filings:
- Request your soft certificate by emailing eOLFSoftCert@ipo.gov.uk from 1 October 2024. You will need to provide your name, organisation, email address and the expiry date of your smart card (if you have one already).
- Install the soft certificate provided on your device.
Enrol your soft certificate on the ‘How to file’ page of the IPO website
