Modifications of These Rules

The Court may, in its discretion, modify any of the obligations or deadlines set forth in these proposed rules based upon the circumstances of any particular case including, without limitation, the degree of complexity of the case as shown by the number of patents, products, or parties involved. Such modifications will in most instances be made at the initial Case Management Conference pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 16, but may be made at other times by the Court either sua sponte or at the request of a party, upon a showing of good cause. In advance of submission (by letter or motion as appropriate) of any request for modification, the parties must meet and confer for the purpose of reaching an agreement, if possible, upon any modification.