Entering application numbers

When you search the transactions or pending orders for a particular application, it is important to enter the application number correctly.

In the Application No. field, do not enter any separator characters such as spaces, dots, slashes or dashes.

EP applications

• Enter the nine-digit application number without the dot before the check digit.

  Example: 030760425 instead of 03076042.5

PCT applications

• For international applications filed on or after 01.01.2004, use the new PCT number format CCYYYYnnnnnn: two-letter country code, four-digit year and six-digit serial number.

  Example: EP2004040206

• For international applications filed before 01.01.2004, use the old PCT number format CCYYnnnnn: two-letter country code, two-digit year and five-digit serial number.

  Example: JP0312345

PCT applications in the regional phase

• Enter the EP application number assigned on entry into the regional phase (Euro-PCT procedure) or the PCT application number of the international application.

  Example: 027030510 or US2015678900