Last Updated: June 2026
Yes. Applicants (including their agents and affiliates) for strings in the same contention set are prohibited from communicating, either directly or indirectly, with other applicants in that same contention set regarding their respective applications in contention, any strategies related to the in-contention string(s), or strategies to resolve contention. Communications are prohibited during specific periods, starting from Reveal Day. See AGB Section 5.2.3.1 for more information.