Commission Regulation (EC) No 874/2009 Article 38

Examination of the application for a compulsory licence

Article 38

1. Oral proceedings and the taking of evidence shall in principle be held together in one hearing. 2. Requests for further hearings shall be inadmissible except for those requests based on circumstances which have undergone change during or after the hearing. 3. Before taking a decision, the Office shall invite the parties concerned to come to an amicable settlement on a contractual licence. If appropriate, the Office shall make a proposal for such an amicable settlement.

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