Joint Statement of Compliance With

Mandatory Settlement Discussions Within 7 days after each settlement discussion, the parties must file with the court: (a) a joint statement of compliance with PRCFC 16, indicating that settlement discussions were conducted and apprising the court of the outcome; or (b) a motion requesting that the case be dismissed. TITLE VI. OTHER Rule 18. (a) Stay of Proceedings In General. On motion, the court may stay the case pending a proceeding before the United States Patent and Trademark Office that concerns each patent at issue, e.g., re- examination, inter partes review, or any other post-grant review proceeding. (b) Grounds for a Stay. Whether the court stays the case depends on the circumstances of the case, including: (1) the stage of the litigation; (2) whether a stay will simplify the issues; and (3) whether a stay unduly will prejudice or present a clear tactical disadvantage to the nonmoving party.