How does the USPTO handle refunds for fees paid by credit card?

The USPTO has specific procedures for handling refunds of fees paid by credit card. According to MPEP 509:

35 U.S.C. 42(d) and 37 CFR 1.26 (which concern refund of patent and trademark fees) also apply to requests for refund of fees paid by credit card. Any refund of a fee paid by credit card will be by a credit to the credit card account to which the fee was charged. See 37 CFR 1.26(a).

Key points about USPTO refunds for credit card payments:

• Refunds are processed as credits to the original credit card account used for payment.
• The same laws and regulations governing refunds of patent and trademark fees apply to credit card payments.
• For information on which fees are refundable, refer to MPEP § 607.02 regarding returnability of fees.

It’s important to note that refund requests are subject to specific criteria and time limitations, so applicants should review the relevant regulations when seeking a refund.

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