# Protesting OCC Applications as a Company Policy | Berlin Royalties > There are many reasons why one would want to protest another's applications at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Protests serve a purpose, … Source: https://www.berlinroyalties.com/oil-scout/protesting-occ-applications-as-a-company-policy/ Publisher: Berlin Royalties, a veteran-owned oil and gas mineral and royalty buyer in Tulsa, Oklahoma, buying for its own account since 2014. Call or text 918-984-1645. License: free to quote and cite with attribution to Berlin Royalties and a link to the source URL. ## Protesting OCC Applications as a Company Policy By **Stephen Clayman** · March 1, 2016 There are many reasons why one would want to protest another's applications at the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. Protests serve a purpose, but at the end of the day both oil and gas companies and Oklahoma mineral rights owners make more money if wells are drilled. Protesting just to protest is uncivilized. Frivolous protests waste both money and time. Cases without merit will eventually be dismissed or ruled against by the ALJ and all that the protesting party has accomplished is the production of economic waste. The Applicant's show will go on. It's a small club, and irresponsible action at the OCC is not easily forgotten. The shoe will be on the other foot some day in the future. More to follow, Berlin ### Thinking about selling your minerals? Berlin Royalties buys Oklahoma minerals and royalties, and we show you the work behind every offer. Free, no obligation, and if keeping them is the right answer we will tell you that too. [Get a Free Valuation](https://www.berlinroyalties.com/free-valuation/) or call or text **[918-984-1645](tel:9189841645)** More From The Oil Scout [March 19, 2019 ### The OIPA, now OKOGA - What a Strange Organization It’s no secret that Berlin is not a fan of the newly re-branded OIPA, now OKOGA. They often complain that the oil and gas industry is unfairly ta…](https://www.berlinroyalties.com/oil-scout/the-oipa-okoga-what-a-strange-organization/) [March 19, 2018 ### Splitting the Baby and the Pooling Bonus The Oklahoma Corporation Commission has been regulating on the fly as to rule changes on multi-unit horizontal wells. One of the recent change…](https://www.berlinroyalties.com/oil-scout/splitting-the-baby-and-the-pooling-bonus/) [February 29, 2016 ### The Boiling Frog and Liberty We are the boiling frog. Our liberty is evaporating before us and we are distracted by the promises of entitlements we cannot afford.](https://www.berlinroyalties.com/oil-scout/the-boiling-frog-and-liberty/) [February 26, 2016 ### My Boss' Mother-In-Law Wants More Money Received a call from a fellow landman at a well known, but failing company in the City. Apparently, his boss's mother-in-law received an offer…](https://www.berlinroyalties.com/oil-scout/my-boss-mother-in-law-wants-more-money/)