We are
pleased to inform you that the issues encountered with the online services reported
on 14.09.2021 (reference no. 1388443),
have been resolved with effect of 15.09.2021, 11:30 h.

We apologise
for any inconvenience.

Legal safeguards
may be available where filing or fee payment services were not available,
depending on the service affected, the day and duration of the unavailability
and the procedural situation. For details see Rule 134 EPC, Rule 82quater.2 PCT
point 5.5 of the ADA (Supplementary publication 4, OJ EPO 2019) and the notice
from the EPO dated 22 October 2020 (OJ EPO 2020, A120).

Please always
quote the reference number indicated above when addressing the EPO in relation
to this issue.

15.09.2021, 12.45 h