1. ePCT-Filing Pilot May 2013: Launch of ePCT-Filing in production for closed pilot group at RO/IB October 2013: ePCT-Filing in production for all ePCT users filing at RO/IB End 2013/early 2014: ePCT-Filing available for filing at other ROs with existing e-filing servers (Demo available) In 2014: Host ePCT-Filing for ROs without e-filing servers

2. ePCT-Filing Reference data is always the latest – no updates to install Allows all data checks conducted by IB downstream to be made at time of preparation of the IA for filing Potential problems in PDF files are detected (such as color and greyscale drawings) - applicant offered a preview of how the documents will be rendered for processing Person creating a new international application can share access to it for viewing or editing by other users before it is filed

3. Live ePCT-Filing Demo

4. ePCT-Filing tab

5. Create New IA

6. Filing Options

7. Priority Claims

8. Designations

9. Parent filing data

10. Names

11. Power of attorney

12. International Search

13. Declarations

14. Biology

15. IA Contents

16. Preview the Request Form

17. Accompanying Items

18. Fees

19. Signature

20. Access rights

21. Summary + File IA

22. Review Validations

23. Filing the IA

24. IA filed

25. File View for New IA

26. Notification import complete

27. Availability of documents and data