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What fees are due for the international preliminary examination?

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4.1.16.2 Fee reductions 

4.1.059The handling fee is reduced by 90% under the same conditions as for the international filing fee (see point 2.27.020).

4.1.060The fee for international preliminary examination is reduced by 75% under the same conditions as for the reduction of the international search fee (see point 3.1.024).

Agreement EPO-WIPO, Annex D‑II 
OJ 2017, A115
OJ 2020, A4, A35
OJ 2022, A72

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