8.5.1.2 Examination proceedings (ex parte)

As no other party is affected, examining divisions may adopt a more liberal approach than opposition divisions. Therefore, examining divisions will consider allowing the presentation of a computer-generated slideshow even if the slides are not communicated in advance of the oral proceedings, provided that:

(a)the examining division feels able to deal with this late-filed material without unduly lengthening the proceedings. The same considerations as for other late-filed facts and evidence apply (see E‑VI, 2);

(b)the submissions contribute to the resolution of the questions at issue. 

The same considerations apply to oral proceedings before the Legal Division where they constitute ex parte proceedings.