The EPO published European patent application EP4605882A1 for Vocalink International Limited on March 25, 2026. The invention relates to methods and systems for generating secure access links to documents using a document access facilitator. The patent, filed by inventors Ramalingam, Kumar, and Kusumanchi, covers technical implementations for secure document sharing in financial and business contexts, classified under G06Q 50/10.

Patent holders and companies developing document management or secure access systems should review this patent to assess potential infringement risks or licensing opportunities. Technology companies operating in payments, banking, or document-sharing spaces may need to conduct freedom-to-operate analyses. The patent is effective upon publication and provides exclusive rights in designated states including AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, ME, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, and TR.