If a patent application is rejected or liable to be rejected due to non-compliance with a time limit set by the National Institute of Industrial Property, the rejection shall not be pronounced or shall have no effect if the applicant submits a request for continuation of the proceedings. The request must be made in writing within two months of notification of the refusal decision. Any action not taken must be taken within this period. The request is only admissible if it is accompanied by payment of the fee due.