Can I get a refund if I withdraw my patent term extension application?
No, withdrawing your patent term extension application does not entitle you to a refund of the filing fee. The MPEP 2764 clearly states:
“The filing of an express withdrawal pursuant to this section and its acceptance by the Office does not entitle applicant to a refund of the filing fee (§ 1.20(j)) or any portion thereof.”
This means that once you’ve paid the filing fee for a patent term extension application, it is non-refundable, even if you later decide to withdraw the application.
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Adjustments,
And Extensions,
MPEP 2700 - Patent Terms,
MPEP 2764 - Express Withdrawal Of Application For Extension Of Patent Term,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure