Additionally, for Trademarks there are specific provisions (Section 72(5) of the Trade Marks Ordinance (Cap. 559) and Rule 4(5) of the Trade Marks Rules (Cap. 559A))
Where a fee is paid in error or in excess of the amount specified, the amount paid in error or the excess amount received would be refunded.
Refund is also made on the basis that the work has not begun on the application or matter, for example
deficiency checking
has not been started or notice of attendance (whether on Form TM-No.8 under Cap.43 or on Form T12 under Cap. 559) had not been marked out on file to the hearing officer.