Chapter VII – Unity of invention
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2. Procedures in cases of lack of unity

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2.1 Request for refund of further search fee(s) 

A revised version of this publication entered into force.

At the examination stage the applicant may contest the allegation of non-unity and request a refund of one or more of the further fee(s) paid. If the examining division finds this to be justified, the fee(s) in question will be refunded (see, however, B‑XI, 1.2).

Rule 64(2)
Rule 164(5)

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