Can applicants request a refund for fees paid in transitional applications?
Yes, in certain circumstances, applicants can request a refund for fees paid in transitional applications. The MPEP provides two scenarios where refunds may be requested: Rejoined Inventions: According to MPEP 803.03(a), “Whenever divided inventions in a transitional application are rejoined because a linking claim is allowable (MPEP § 809, § 821.04, and § 821.04(a)) and…
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