If the application is refused, withdrawn prior to notification of the decision on the grant of a European patent or, at that time, deemed to be withdrawn, the fee for grant and publishing will be refunded (for more details see A‑X, 10.2.5).[Rule 71a(6); ]
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Date retrieved: 17 May 2021