MEMORANDUM
EDELSTEIN, Chief Judge:
This memorandum is occasioned by the motion of Robert L. Brueck, president of MRI Systems Corporation and a nonparty in this antitrust litigation, for an order quashing or modifying or alternatively providing protection against a subpoena duces tecum served upon him by defendant International Business Machines Corporation [hereinafter referred to as IBM] on December 23, 1975.
Preliminarily, the court must adjudicate the motion of Mr. Brueck’s counsel for permission to appear in this action for the purpose of “presenting motions for protective orders of the Court against subpoenas [90]*90which the defendant International Business Machines Corporation has obtained from the Clerk of this Court.” Mr. Brueck’s attorneys state that they are admitted to practice in the courts of the state of Texas and the United States District Court in and for the Western District of Texas. Their motion for admission pro hac vice is hereby granted pursuant to Local General Rule 3(c).1
Mr. Brueck is scheduled to be called as a witness for the United States and has been twice deposed by IBM. He bases his opposition to the instant subpoena on the grounds that: (1) the subpoena is within Rule 45(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure2 and since he timely objected to it IBM must move for an order for inspection; (2) the documents sought are not within Mr. Brueck’s possession, custody, or control; (3) the documents contain confidential information and are therefore entitled to protection from the subpoena; (4) production would be unduly burdensome and expensive; and (5) the court is without the power to order that documents located in one judicial district be delivered to a second district in which the court is located under a “discovery” subpoena. Mr. Brueck’s contentions will be considered seri-ately.
(1) Whether the instant subpoena is within Rule 45(d).
Mr. Brueck asserts that since discovery in this case is continuing while the trial is underway and since IBM intends to use the documents sought to prepare itself for Mr. Brueck’s cross-examination and not necessarily for into eduction into evidence the subpoena is one. for “discovery.” A “discovery” subpoena duces tecum, Mr. Brueck argues, is within Rule 45(d) which provides that if the person to whom the subpoena is directed serves timely objections the party serving the subpoena must seek an order for inspection. Since Mr. Brueck has served timely objections and IBM has not moved this court for an order for inspection Mr. Brueck concludes that he need not comply with the subpoena.
In response to this line of argument, IBM states in a footnote that because the subpoena is for trial preparation it is a trial subpoena and hence within Rule 45(e) and that in any event “all questions concerning the enforceability of the subpoena are placed before the Court.”3
The court agrees with IBM’s conclusion that the instant subpoena is a trial subpoena and not within Rule 45(d).4 That rule addresses subpoenas duces tecum in connection with depositions and neither authorizes nor addresses subpoenas duces tecum which are unconnected to a deposition proceeding such as that served on Mr. Brueck.5 Nothing in the Rules or the case law limits a trial subpoena to demanding documents which are to be introduced at trial or excludes documents to be used in the preparation of a particular witness’ testimony. The court concludes that the instant subpoena was for trial and that therefore IBM need not move for an order for inspection.
(2) Whether Mr. Brueck has control of the documents.
On January 5, 1976, thirteen days after Mr. Brueck was served with the IBM subpoena, the MRI Board of Directors adopted the following resolution:
[91]*91RESOLVED that, it having been brought to the attention of the Board of Directors that Robert L. Brueck has been called as a witness in the case of United States v. International Business Machines Corporation, and further that subpoenas have been issued by IBM which purport to require Robert L. Brueck to deliver private papers of MRI Systems Corporation and other private and confidential papers, it is here resolved that Robert L. Brueck not be given access to such papers as may be required in such subpoena or subpoenas that may be issued and he is hereby directed as a condition of his employment not to reveal either orally or by producing copies of instruments the information required in subpoenas issued in the above referenced case by IBM, and that he be denied access to the records of the company except in the discharge of his employment duties.6
Mr. Brueck argues that this resolution deprives him of access to the documents sought by the IBM subpoena and that therefore he is “powerless” to comply therewith.7
Mr. Brueck is correct in his assumption that a subpoena is enforceable only as to documents within the possession, custody, or control of the subpoenaed person. He is incorrect, however, in his assertion that the MRI Board resolution effectively deprived him of control. That resolution, though threatening to discharge Mr. Brueck if he complies with the subpoena, does not deprive him of access and control “in the discharge of his employment duties.” Mr. Brueck continues to hold the position of president of MRI8 and thus continues to have control for employment purposes of the MRI documents. That Mr. Brueck continues to have such control is sufficient to require his compliance with the subpoena.9
Even had the MRI Board resolution effectively denied Mr. Brueck control of the subpoenaed documents, IBM would still be entitled to the documents sought. A subpoena duces tecum seeking corporate documents directed to an individual who is an officer or director of a corporation acts to create an obligation upon the corporation— through those who manage and direct the corporation — to produce the documents sought.10 Since MRI as well as Mr. Brueck was under an obligation to comply with the subpoena11, the MRI Board resolution appears to be “no more than an attempt to evade this court’s lawful process,”12 and does not provide a legitimate basis for the instant motion to quash.
[92]*92(3) Whether the documents are entitled to a protective order as containing confidential information.
Mr. Brueck argues that serious commercial injury will result to MRI if IBM or its attorneys obtain the information contained in the documents sought and that those documents can not conceivably have been sought for any legitimate purpose. Although the court does not have the demanded documents before it, it appears at this time that those documents would be clearly relevant to Mr. Brueck’s testimony.13 Ample protection from any possible competitive injury is provided by Amended Pretrial Order No. 13, the provisions of which are hereby extended to trial subpoenas duces tecum in this case.14
(4) Whether compliance with the subpoena is so burdensome and expensive as to require modification or quashing.
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MEMORANDUM
EDELSTEIN, Chief Judge:
This memorandum is occasioned by the motion of Robert L. Brueck, president of MRI Systems Corporation and a nonparty in this antitrust litigation, for an order quashing or modifying or alternatively providing protection against a subpoena duces tecum served upon him by defendant International Business Machines Corporation [hereinafter referred to as IBM] on December 23, 1975.
Preliminarily, the court must adjudicate the motion of Mr. Brueck’s counsel for permission to appear in this action for the purpose of “presenting motions for protective orders of the Court against subpoenas [90]*90which the defendant International Business Machines Corporation has obtained from the Clerk of this Court.” Mr. Brueck’s attorneys state that they are admitted to practice in the courts of the state of Texas and the United States District Court in and for the Western District of Texas. Their motion for admission pro hac vice is hereby granted pursuant to Local General Rule 3(c).1
Mr. Brueck is scheduled to be called as a witness for the United States and has been twice deposed by IBM. He bases his opposition to the instant subpoena on the grounds that: (1) the subpoena is within Rule 45(d) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure2 and since he timely objected to it IBM must move for an order for inspection; (2) the documents sought are not within Mr. Brueck’s possession, custody, or control; (3) the documents contain confidential information and are therefore entitled to protection from the subpoena; (4) production would be unduly burdensome and expensive; and (5) the court is without the power to order that documents located in one judicial district be delivered to a second district in which the court is located under a “discovery” subpoena. Mr. Brueck’s contentions will be considered seri-ately.
(1) Whether the instant subpoena is within Rule 45(d).
Mr. Brueck asserts that since discovery in this case is continuing while the trial is underway and since IBM intends to use the documents sought to prepare itself for Mr. Brueck’s cross-examination and not necessarily for into eduction into evidence the subpoena is one. for “discovery.” A “discovery” subpoena duces tecum, Mr. Brueck argues, is within Rule 45(d) which provides that if the person to whom the subpoena is directed serves timely objections the party serving the subpoena must seek an order for inspection. Since Mr. Brueck has served timely objections and IBM has not moved this court for an order for inspection Mr. Brueck concludes that he need not comply with the subpoena.
In response to this line of argument, IBM states in a footnote that because the subpoena is for trial preparation it is a trial subpoena and hence within Rule 45(e) and that in any event “all questions concerning the enforceability of the subpoena are placed before the Court.”3
The court agrees with IBM’s conclusion that the instant subpoena is a trial subpoena and not within Rule 45(d).4 That rule addresses subpoenas duces tecum in connection with depositions and neither authorizes nor addresses subpoenas duces tecum which are unconnected to a deposition proceeding such as that served on Mr. Brueck.5 Nothing in the Rules or the case law limits a trial subpoena to demanding documents which are to be introduced at trial or excludes documents to be used in the preparation of a particular witness’ testimony. The court concludes that the instant subpoena was for trial and that therefore IBM need not move for an order for inspection.
(2) Whether Mr. Brueck has control of the documents.
On January 5, 1976, thirteen days after Mr. Brueck was served with the IBM subpoena, the MRI Board of Directors adopted the following resolution:
[91]*91RESOLVED that, it having been brought to the attention of the Board of Directors that Robert L. Brueck has been called as a witness in the case of United States v. International Business Machines Corporation, and further that subpoenas have been issued by IBM which purport to require Robert L. Brueck to deliver private papers of MRI Systems Corporation and other private and confidential papers, it is here resolved that Robert L. Brueck not be given access to such papers as may be required in such subpoena or subpoenas that may be issued and he is hereby directed as a condition of his employment not to reveal either orally or by producing copies of instruments the information required in subpoenas issued in the above referenced case by IBM, and that he be denied access to the records of the company except in the discharge of his employment duties.6
Mr. Brueck argues that this resolution deprives him of access to the documents sought by the IBM subpoena and that therefore he is “powerless” to comply therewith.7
Mr. Brueck is correct in his assumption that a subpoena is enforceable only as to documents within the possession, custody, or control of the subpoenaed person. He is incorrect, however, in his assertion that the MRI Board resolution effectively deprived him of control. That resolution, though threatening to discharge Mr. Brueck if he complies with the subpoena, does not deprive him of access and control “in the discharge of his employment duties.” Mr. Brueck continues to hold the position of president of MRI8 and thus continues to have control for employment purposes of the MRI documents. That Mr. Brueck continues to have such control is sufficient to require his compliance with the subpoena.9
Even had the MRI Board resolution effectively denied Mr. Brueck control of the subpoenaed documents, IBM would still be entitled to the documents sought. A subpoena duces tecum seeking corporate documents directed to an individual who is an officer or director of a corporation acts to create an obligation upon the corporation— through those who manage and direct the corporation — to produce the documents sought.10 Since MRI as well as Mr. Brueck was under an obligation to comply with the subpoena11, the MRI Board resolution appears to be “no more than an attempt to evade this court’s lawful process,”12 and does not provide a legitimate basis for the instant motion to quash.
[92]*92(3) Whether the documents are entitled to a protective order as containing confidential information.
Mr. Brueck argues that serious commercial injury will result to MRI if IBM or its attorneys obtain the information contained in the documents sought and that those documents can not conceivably have been sought for any legitimate purpose. Although the court does not have the demanded documents before it, it appears at this time that those documents would be clearly relevant to Mr. Brueck’s testimony.13 Ample protection from any possible competitive injury is provided by Amended Pretrial Order No. 13, the provisions of which are hereby extended to trial subpoenas duces tecum in this case.14
(4) Whether compliance with the subpoena is so burdensome and expensive as to require modification or quashing.
Mr. Brueck asserts that compliance with the IBM subpoena would take MRI from three to six months and cost MRI tens of thousands of dollars. This burden, he argues, should lead the court to quash IBM’s subpoena. As IBM correctly points out, the burdens alleged by Mr. Brueck are not unlike the burdens of cost and inconvenience alleged by other nonparties in this case which this court has found unpersuasive in light of the size and significance of this antitrust litigation.15 Neither that the instant subpoena is for trial rather than for deposition nor any particular facts alleged by Mr. Brueck lead the court to a different result here and to quash IBM’s subpoena. Mr. Brueck argues elsewhere16 that he should not be required to deliver the demanded documents to New York. IBM was apparently prepared before this motion was filed to take production in Austin, Texas17 and is still not adverse to so doing.18 The court therefore modifies the subpoena to require production in Austin, Texas. Additionally, paragraph 7 of the subpoena demanding “[a]ll documents from or to the Department of Justice, a representative thereof or the Computer Industry Association” is overly broad and its hereby limited to communications relating to this litigation. The court also urges IBM to take all reasonable steps to minimize the remaining burden upon Mr. Brueck and MRI.
(5) Whether the court has the power to order production in New York.
Mr. Brueck argues that in spite of 15 U.S.C. § 23 (1970) that this court is without the power to order delivery of documents located in one judicial district to a second judicial district pursuant to a “discovery” subpoena. Because of the court’s prior modification and its determination that the subpoena is for trial, this contention need not be considered at this time.
Mr. Brueck’s motion is, except as to the modifications specified, denied.
SO ORDERED.