LegalMark summary published on 11 October 2026.
The news.
On 1 October 2026 the EPO announced a first set of decisions and an application note on the digital concession procedure. The framework provided for on 1 April 2027 covers electronic storage of applications and documents, electronic notifications and third-party observations. The measures also indicate conditions, exceptions and consequences of failures; further indications will accompany the transition.
LegalMark's reading.
The change requires attention to document flows, operational delegations and communication management. For an enterprise with European practices it is useful to check with its referents who controls notifications, how the documents are stored and which internal procedure connects a communication to a deadline.
Questions to be brought to the company.
- Who presides over the communications of European practices?
- Are delegates and operational access updated?
- What official updates should be followed before the transition?
Original source
EPO · 1 October 2026
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