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11. Crediting of fees under Rule 71a(5)

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11.4 Further processing fee and crediting of fees 

Where the applicant has requested further processing in respect of the first Rule 71(3) communication (see E‑VIII, 2), the further processing fee is not credited towards any increase in the amount of the fees due in response to the second Rule 71(3) communication.

Nor is the further processing fee paid in respect of the first Rule 71(3) communication credited towards any subsequent request for further processing in respect of the second Rule 71(3) communication.

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