Rule 141 – Contents of the Request to lay open books

If the applicant has made a request pursuant to Rule 131.1(c), Rules 134 to 136 shall apply mutatis mutandis. The Request shall contain:

(a) particulars in accordance with Rule 131.1(a) and (b);

(b) details of any information ordered by the Court and given by the other party pursuant to Rule 191;

(c) a description of the information held by the unsuccessful party to which the applicant requests access, in particular documents relating to turnover and profits generated by the infringing products or regarding - 61 - the extent of use of the infringing process as well as accounts and bank documents, and any related document concerning the infringement;

(d) the reasons why the applicant needs access to this information;

(e) the facts relied on; and

(f) the evidence offered in support.