Statutory guidance

Filing patent applications by electronic means

Directions under section 124A of the Patents Act 1977 to direct the form and manner in with patent applications can be submitted electronically.

• From: Intellectual Property Office
• Published: 5 December 2007
• Last updated: 31 March 2026 — See all updates

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Directions: filing patent applications by electronic means

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Amendments made 1 April 2026 to close eOLF

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Amendments made 1 October 2016

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Amendments made 31 March 2008

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Guidance and notes: filing patent applications by electronic means

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These directions were amended by a direction effective from 31 March 2008,1 October 2016 and 1 April 2026.

Published 5 December 2007

Last updated 31 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 31 March 2026

   Amendments made to close eOLF added.

2. 27 September 2016

   Amendments made 1 October 2016 added.

3. 5 December 2007

   First published.