The customs authorities notify both the petitioner and importer/exporter of the relevant details of the procedure in any given case, subject to provisions intended to protect confidentiality. The petitioner has the opportunity to inspect the copies where such inspection does not constitute a breach of commercial or trade secrets. Where the importer/exporter does not oppose the seizure, at the latest within two weeks of service of the notification by the customs authorities, these authorities will order confiscation of the seized copies. If the importer/exporter does oppose the seizure, the customs authorities will inform the petitioner, who may withdraw his request, at which point the seizure is lifted. Otherwise, any continuing dispute may only be resolved by the local court.
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