Prosecution Pointer 212

Ever wonder if you can get a refund after you pay an oral hearing fee? As provided under 37 CFR § 1.26(a), a change of purpose after the payment of a fee, such as when a party desires to withdraw a patent filing for which the fee was paid, including an application, an appeal, or a request for an oral hearing, will not entitle a party to a refund of such fee.

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