I need to file a new European patent application online with the European Patent Office (EPO). What is the primary online service recommended for this, and what are its key characteristics regarding how I can access and use it? Also, is there any older service being phased out?
Navigate to 'https://www.epo.org/' Accept the cookie policy if prompted. Click on 'Applying for a patent' from the main navigation or homepage section. Locate and click on the 'Online Filing 2.0' link. Identify the name of the recommended primary online filing tool. Extract information about the accessibility and nature of this tool (e.g., web-based, browser compatibility). Note any information about older services being decommissioned. State the name of the primary tool, its key characteristics, and mention any relevant information about phased-out services.
Successfully navigate to 'https://www.epo.org/'. Identify 'Online Filing 2.0' as the primary online filing service. State that 'Online Filing 2.0' is a web-based service. State that 'Online Filing 2.0' is accessible from most browsers. State that 'eOLF' is being decommissioned at the end of 2025. Do not list services related to managing existing patents (e.g., 'Online European Patent Register', 'MyEPO Portfolio') as primary filing tools.