Procedural measures
Article 15
1. The Board of Appeal may prescribe procedural measures at any point in the proceedings. 2. The purpose of procedural measures shall, in particular, be: (a) to ensure the efficient conduct of the proceedings and to facilitate the taking of evidence; (b) to determine the points on which the parties must present further arguments; (c) to clarify the remedies sought by the parties, their pleas in law and arguments and the points at issue between them. 3. Procedural measures may, in particular, consist of: (a) putting questions to the parties; (b) inviting the parties to make written or oral submissions on certain aspects of the proceedings; (c) asking the parties or third parties for information; (d) asking for documents relating to the case to be produced; (e) summoning the parties or their representatives to meetings; (f) drawing attention to matters which seem to be of special significance, or to the fact that certain questions appear no longer to be contentious; (g) making observations that may help to keep the focus on essentials during the proceedings.