Glossary of Trade Marks Tribunal - Glossario Tribunale Marchi

Case Management Conference (CMC)

In accordance with rule 62 (4) the Tribunal may, at any time, direct that the parties attend a CMC. This will be conducted by a Hearing Officer and will, as a general rule, result in directions being given in respect of the timetable and future conduct of the proceedings.

Cooling-Off Period

A period allowed in opposition proceedings before the Tribunal, within which parties may negotiate a settlement.

Counter Statement

The purpose of the counterstatement is to agree or disagree with any of the grounds set out by the other side in its statement.