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 Rule 16 scheduling
conference, 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. A party may at any time request modification of the
requirements of these rules by letter request to the assigned magistrate judge on notice to
opposing counsel provided, however, that before requesting such modification the parties must
meet and confer for the purpose of attempting to reach an agreement, if possible, with respect to
any proposed modification.
