PCT Rule 27 — Lack of Payment of Fees (MPEP Coverage Index) – BlueIron IP
PCT Rule 27 Lack of Payment of Fees
Source: Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)BlueIron Update:
This page consolidates MPEP guidance interpreting PCT Rule 27, including 2 rules from the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure. It is provided as guidance, with links to the ground truth sources. This is information only, it is not legal advice.
Official MPEP § 27 — Lack of Payment of Fees
Source: USPTOLast Modified: 10/30/2024 08:50:22
Rule 27 Lack of Payment of Fees
27.1 Fees
- (a) For the purposes of Article 14(3)(a) , “fees prescribed under Article 3(4)(iv) ” means: the transmittal fee ( Rule 14 ), the international filing fee ( Rule 15.1 ), the search fee ( Rule 16 ), and, where required, the late payment fee ( Rule 16bis.2 ).
- (b) For the purposes of Article 14(3)(a) and (b) , “the fee prescribed under Article 4(2) ” means the international filing fee ( Rule 15.1 ) and, where required, the late payment fee ( Rule 16bis.2 ).
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