Written procedure when the central division deals with a Counterclaim for revocation under Article 33(3)(b) of the Agreement
Part 1 – Procedures before the Court of First Instance
Section 1 – Infringement action
Counterclaim for Revocation Referred to the Central Division Under Article 33(3)(b) of the Agreement
Rule 38 – Written procedure when the central division deals with a Counterclaim for revocation under Article 33(3)(b) of the Agreement
When a Counterclaim for revocation is referred to the central division, it shall be dealt with as follows:
(a) Rule 17.2 and .3 shall apply mutatis mutandis;
(b) Rule 18 shall apply mutatis mutandis: the presiding judge of the panel to which the Counterclaim for revocation has been assigned shall designate one legally qualified judge of the panel as judge-rapporteur;
(c) The judge-rapporteur shall give any further directions necessary for the future conduct of the written procedure before the central division;
(d) Rule 28 shall apply mutatis mutandis: the judge-rapporteur shall after consulting the parties set a date and a time for the interim conference (where necessary [Rules 28 and 101]) and set a date, and one alternative date, for the oral hearing.
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