GA B 11 E‑mail, telegram, telex and similar means

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An international application cannot be filed with the EPO by e-mail, telegram, telex or similar means. Applications so filed cannot be accorded a valid date of filing. For filing in electronic form see points 50 ff.
OJ 2000, 458
OJ 2007, Spec.Ed.3, A.3
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E‑mail, telegram, telex and similar means have no legal force in the proceedings under the PCT and cannot be used validly to perform any procedural act. Therefore, no time limit for such act can be complied with by such means.

Source: http://www.epo.org/applying/international/guide-for-applicants/html/e/ga_b_11.html

Date retrieved: 30 December 2018

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EPO Guide for Applicants, part II Int.

EPO Guide for Applicants, part II Int. - B The EPO as a PCT receiving Office