Case Law
Rule 102: Referral to the panel

Court of First Instance - Munich (DE) Local Division, Order dated 26/09/2024, Panasonic Holdings Corporation v. Xiaomi Communications Co., Ltd., Xiaomi Technology Netherlands B.V., Xiaomi Technology France S.A.S, Xiaomi H.K. Limited, Shamrock Mobile GmbH, Xiaomi Inc., Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co. Ltd., Odiporo GmbH, Xiaomi Technology Germany GmbH, Xiaomi Technology Italy S.R.L (Case/ Registry number: App_31889/2024, ORD_39681/2024)
Example of decision on the referral to the panel: "Pursuant to Rule 102.1 of the Rules of Procedure, the Rapporteur may refer any matter to the panel for a decision. This is necessary in the present case. The handling of the possibilities for staying the proceedings in the context of a parallel pending action for a declaration of a FRAND licence requires a decision by the panel. In the opinion of the Rapporteur, such a decision can best be taken after oral proceedings. Since oral proceedings are scheduled for the end of November 2024 (EP 132) and the end of January 2025 (EP 163) in any case, it seems procedurally efficient from the point of view of the rapporteur to decide on the request during the scheduled proceedings or afterwards."