The Federal Supreme Court followed procedure and delayed scheduling the hearing for Vanko Industries' patent infringement lawsuit against Stark Industries until the very last day of the deadline.
On the day of the hearing, reporters from all over the world flooded into the courtroom.
The Federal Supreme Court had originally intended to hold a closed trial on the grounds that the case involved trade secrets, but Vanko Industries and the Big Bear's envoy both objected, even questioning the fairness of the trial.
Left with no choice, the Chief Justice sought Stark Industries' opinion. Only after receiving the defendant's consent did he change it to a public trial and issue attendance passes and broadcasting permits to official media outlets from various countries.
Before the hearing began, the gallery was packed to capacity.
Chekov did not attend today, sending only a secretary to observe. As a representative of a nation, he had already done enough by appearing to show support earlier.
Justice was a matter of national sovereignty. What business did a foreign envoy have being present?
Both the plaintiff and defendant entered with teams of lawyers, while Ivan Vanko sat at the plaintiff's table.
He had not brought his Nano Armor today, because the Federal Supreme Court had upgraded its security measures specifically for him. At the entrance, designated personnel stripped off all his clothes and scanned his entire body with various instruments. Afterward, he had to change into fresh clothes prepared by the court.
No matter how strongly the Big Bear protested, the Federal Supreme Court refused to budge, stating bluntly: accept the inspection, or withdraw the lawsuit and sue in your own country.
After all, under the Paris Convention, a lawsuit could be filed in either party's home jurisdiction.
They could file suit, but whether the other side would