Chapter VI – Publication of application; request for examination and transmission of the dossier to examining division
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2. Request for examination and transmission of the dossier to the examining division

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2.6 Reduction in examination fee 

Where applicants having their residence or principal place of business within the territory of a contracting state having an official language other than English, French or German and nationals of that state who are resident abroad make use of the options provided for under Art. 14(4), the examination fee is reduced under certain circumstances (Rule 6(3) to (7) in conjunction with Art. 14(1) RFees) (see A‑X, 9.2.1 and 9.2.3 A‑X, 9.3.1 and A-X, 9.3.3).

For the reduction of the examination fee under the fee reduction scheme for micro-entities, see A‑X, 9.4.1 and A-X, 9.4.2.

Art. 14(4)

Rule 6

Rule 7a

Art. 14(1) RFees

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