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2. Late-filed submissions
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2.2 Submissions filed in preparation for or during oral proceedings

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2.2 Submissions filed in preparation for or during oral proceedings 

If oral proceedings are arranged, the division issues a summons together with an annex drawing attention to the points to be discussed (Rule 116(1)) and normally containing the division's provisional and non-binding opinion (see E‑III, 6 and D‑VI, 3.2).

2.2.1 New facts and evidence
2.2.2 Amendments filed in preparation for or during oral proceedings
2.2.3 Principles relating to the exercise of discretion
2.2.4 Right to be heard
2.2.5 Costs
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