Where the demand for international preliminary examination is withdrawn before it has been sent by the IPEA/EP to the IB, or where the demand is considered not to have been submitted, 100% of the handling fee is refunded.[Rule 57.4; ]
Source: http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/html/guidelinespct/e/a_iii_9_6.htm
Date retrieved: 17 May 2021