What are the fees associated with international preliminary examination?
The fees associated with international preliminary examination include:
- The preliminary examination fee, which benefits the International Preliminary Examining Authority (e.g., USPTO)
- The handling fee, which benefits the International Bureau and is collected by the International Preliminary Examining Authority
As stated in the MPEP, “The current amount of both the preliminary examination fee and the handling fee can be found in each weekly issue of the Official Gazette.” Additionally, “The amount of this fee is also specified in 37 CFR 1.482 and in the weekly issues of the Official Gazette.“
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