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 judgerapporteur;

(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.