The examination phase or the time limit set in the first paragraph of Article R. 712-16-2 are suspended:
1° Where the opposition is based in whole or in part on an application for registration of a trade mark, on an application for a geographical indication or on a geographical indication whose specification is the subject of an application for amendment affecting the basis of the opposition;
2° In the event of an application for invalidity, revocation, claim of ownership or assignment under Article L. 712-6-1 of the trade mark or one of the trade marks on which the opposition is based, in whole or in part;
3° In the event of an action against the name or business name, domain name, trade name or sign on which the opposition is based, in whole or in part ;
4° At the joint request of the parties, for a period of four months renewable twice;
5° At the initiative of the Institute, pending information and elements likely to have an impact on the outcome of the dispute or the situation of the parties.