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Under this rule, all cases filed under the Federal Trademark Act of 1946 are assigned to mediation, from which the parties may opt out. No matter whether they opt out or not, the attorneys must certify that they have discussed the option of mediation with their clients and opposing counsel. If they choose to mediate, parties may select the mediator from the court's roster. The rule outlines the qualifications the mediators must have in order to be placed on the roster and the manner in which the parties divide compensation of the mediator.