Rule 103 – Preparation for the interim conference

1. Whether or not the judge-rapporteur decides to hold an interim conference, he may order the parties, within time periods to be specified, in particular to:

(a) provide further clarification on specific points;

(b) answer specific questions;

(c) produce evidence;

(d) lodge specific documents including each party’s summary of the orders to be sought at the interim conference. The judge-rapporteur shall at the same time inform the party concerned that if the party fails to comply with the order within the time period specified, a decision by default may be given in accordance with Rule 355.

2. If a party fails to comply with an order of the judge-rapporteur within the time period specified, the judge-rapporteur may give a decision by default pursuant to Rule 355.

Case Law:

IPPT20240508, UPC CFI, LD Munich, Huawei v Netgear
Order against the requesting party itself to produce license agreement under confidentiality regime (Rule 262A RoP). With reference to the statements of the Local Chamber Mannheim in the order of 30/04/2024, orders against the requesting party itself are in any case possible pursuant to Rule 103 RoP.