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
Source: http://www.epo.org/applying/international/guide-for-applicants/html/e/ga_b_11.html
Date retrieved: 30 December 2018