PCT‑SAFE Update

Release of new version of the PCT‑SAFE Client software

A new version of the PCT‑SAFE Client software (version 3.51.081.257, dated 1 April 2018) is now available and can be downloaded at:

http://www.wipo.int/pct-safe/en/download/download_client.html

Further details on this new version of PCT‑SAFE are available in the “Release notes” and the “What’s new” document on the above‑mentioned web page.

Icelandic Patent Office no longer accepts PCT-SAFE filings

The Icelandic Patent Office, in its capacity as receiving Office, has notified the International Bureau that, with effect from 1 May 2018, it will no longer accept the filing of international applications in electronic form using PCT‑SAFE.  The Office will continue to accept the filing of international applications in electronic form using ePCT‑Filing and EPO Online Filing.