Duke University v. Sandoz Inc.

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US9579270	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT against Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-6369100.), filed by Duke University, Allergan Sales, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B - '270 Patent)(Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

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Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Duke University (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Allergan Sales, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Allergan plc for Allergan Sales, LLC. (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

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DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jack Wesley Hill on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Hill, Jack) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Claire Abernathy Henry on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

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SUMMONS Issued as to Alcon Laboratories, Inc. c/o Registered Agent, Sandoz Inc. c/o Registered Agent. (Attachments: # 1 Summons(es) SANDOZ INC.)(nkl, ) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thomas John Ward, Jr on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

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In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (nkl, )

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Case Assigned to Judge Rodney Gilstrap. (nkl, )

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Notice of Magistrate Availability

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Case Assigned/Reassigned

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jonathan Elliot Singer on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Singer, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/10/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Deanna Jean Reichel on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Reichel, Deanna) (Entered: 07/10/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth Marjorie Flanagan on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/13/2017)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Duke University, Allergan Sales, LLC. Alcon Laboratories, Inc. served on 7/10/2017, answer due 7/31/2017. (ch, ) (Entered: 07/24/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Susan E Morrison on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 07/24/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by William Ellsworth Davis, III on behalf of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Davis, William) (Entered: 07/26/2017)

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Defendants Sandoz Inc. and Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Davis, William) (Entered: 07/26/2017)

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Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Alcon Laboratories, Inc. to 8/30/2017; Sandoz Inc. to 8/30/2017. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( ch, )

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Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Duke University, Allergan Sales, LLC. Sandoz Inc. served on 7/10/2017 (ch, ) (Entered: 07/28/2017)

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Defendants Sandoz Inc. and Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint (Re: Dkt. 1) re Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Davis, William) (Entered: 08/21/2017)

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Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Alcon Laboratories, Inc. to 9/14/2017; Sandoz Inc. to 9/14/2017. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( nkl, )

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Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

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ORDER - Scheduling Conference set for 9/20/2017 01:30 PM before Judge Rodney Gilstrap. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 8/22/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 08/22/2017)

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AMENDED ORDER - Scheduling Conference set for 9/20/2017 01:30 PM before Judge Rodney Gilstrap. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 8/24/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 08/24/2017)

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery (P.R. 3-1, 3-2) by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 08/30/2017)

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ORDER granting 21 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 9/1/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kelly Allenspach Del Dotto on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Del Dotto, Kelly) (Entered: 09/13/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert F. Kappers on behalf of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Kappers, Robert) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gretchen Porter Miller on behalf of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Miller, Gretchen) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thomas Joseph Filarski on behalf of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Filarski, Thomas) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

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Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Memorandum In Support of Motion For Summary Judgment)(Davis, William) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

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Sandoz Inc.'s ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Sandoz Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - U.S. Patent No. 9,579,270, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Letter from B. Anderson to J. Pike - Dated December 8, 2016, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Allergan Inc.'s Form 10-K - 2016, # 4 Exhibit 4 - License Agreement)(Davis, William) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

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Opposed MOTION to Change Venue by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Davis, William) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

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Additional Attachments to Main Document: 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue .. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Ryann Muir, # 2 Exhibit 1.A - U.S. Patent No. 9,579,270, # 3 Exhibit 1.B - Collateral Estoppel Motion and Memorandum (Dkt. 5, 6) from MDNC, # 4 Exhibit 1.C - Excerpt from the Trial Testimony of Mitchell DeLong, # 5 Exhibit 1.D - Excerpt from the Trial Testimony of David Sherman, # 6 Exhibit 1.E - Filing Data from uscourts.gov, # 7 Exhibit 2 - Declaration of Magdalena Hale Spencer, # 8 Exhibit 3 - Declaration of Matthew A. Hayenga)(Davis, William) (Entered: 09/15/2017)

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In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (nkl, )

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Notice of Magistrate Availability

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Novartis AG for Alcon Laboratories, Inc.. (Davis, William) (Entered: 09/18/2017)

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Sandoz Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Novartis AG for Sandoz Inc.. (Davis, William) (Entered: 09/18/2017)

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DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Davis, William) (Entered: 09/18/2017)

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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Rodney Gilstrap: Scheduling Conference held on 9/20/2017. Counsel for the parties appeared and were asked if they consented to a trial before the United States Magistrate Judge. The Court then gave Markman and Jury Selection dates; deadlines for submitting Mediator names (3 days); and deadlines for submitting Agreed Scheduling and Discovery Orders (14 days). (Court Reporter Shelly Holmes, CSR-TCRR)(jml)

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NOTICE by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University of Service of Initial Disclosures of Asserted Claims and Infringement Contentions Pursuant to P.R. 3-1 and P.R. 3-2 (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

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Scheduling Conference

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NOTICE of Designation of Mediator, Hon. David Folsom, filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Hill, Jack) (Entered: 09/22/2017)

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ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediator David Folsom, Jackson Walker, L.L.P., 6002-B Summerfield Drive,Texarkana, Texas 75503, telephone number 903-255-3251, fax number 903-255-3266, and emaildfolsom@jw.com, is hereby appointed as mediator. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 9/26/2017. (ch, ) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 28 Answer to Complaint, 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue, 27 Answer to Complaint by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Henry, Claire) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

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ORDER granting 37 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 10/03/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 10/03/2017)

2017-10-03

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NOTICE by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. re 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue - Defendants Sandoz Inc. and Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s Notice of Letter to Honorable Judge Rodney Gilstrap (Re: Dkt. 29) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Letter to the Honorable Judge Rodney Gilstrap)(Davis, William) (Entered: 10/03/2017)

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Joint MOTION for Entry of Docket Control Order by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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DEFICIENT DOCUMENT Opposed MOTION for Entry of Discovery Order by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morrison, Susan) Modified on 10/5/2017 (nkl, ). (Entered: 10/04/2017)

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Joint MOTION for Entry of Discovery Order by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 10/05/2017)

2017-10-05

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NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the Opposed MOTION for Entry of Discovery Order submitted document 41 does not contain a Certificate of Conference. Correction should be made by one business day. (nkl, )

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Notice of Deficiency

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DOCKET CONTROL ORDER re 40 Joint MOTION for Entry of Docket Control Order filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University., Pretrial Conference set for 11/5/2018 09:00 AM before Judge Rodney Gilstrap., Amended Pleadings due by 4/3/2018., Jury Selection set for 12/3/2018 09:00AM before Judge Rodney Gilstrap., Mediation Completion due by 7/17/2018., Markman Hearing set for 6/19/2018 01:30 PM before Judge Rodney Gilstrap., Motions due by 10/15/2018., Proposed Pretrial Order due by 10/29/2018. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 10/05/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 10/06/2017)

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Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Stipulated Protective Order)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 10/11/2017)

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STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER GOVERNING CONFIDENTIALITY re 44 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University.. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 10/13/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 10/13/2017)

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File briefing concerning Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Answer to Defendants' Counterclaims by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/13/2017)

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ORDER granting 46 Motion for Extension of Time to File briefing concerning Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Answer to Defendants' Counterclaims. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 10/17/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

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Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed E-Discovery Order by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Jack) (Entered: 10/20/2017)

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ORDER REGARDING E-DISCOVERY ORDER granting 48 Motion for Entry of E-Discovery Order. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 10/23/2017. (ch, ) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

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Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to District of New Jersey and Exhibit 3 by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 10/31/2017)

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SEALED RESPONSE to Motion re 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 10/31/2017)

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DEFICIENT DOCUMENT AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re 50 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to District of New Jersey and Exhibit 3 of Kelly Allenspach Del Dotto filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University . (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13)(Morrison, Susan) Modified on 11/1/2017 (nkl, ). (Entered: 10/31/2017)

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SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: Exhibit 3 52 Affidavit in Opposition to Motion,, 50 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to District of New Jersey and Exhibit 3, 51 Sealed Response to Motion. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 3)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 10/31/2017)

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AFFIDAVIT in Opposition re 50 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to District of New Jersey and Exhibit 3 of Kelly Allenspach DelDotto filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University . (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13)(Del Dotto, Kelly) (Entered: 11/01/2017)

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NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the AFFIDAVIT in Opposition submitted document 52 does not reflect the signing attorney or pro se party's signature and does not contain a Certificate of Service. Correction should be made by one business day. (nkl, )

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Notice of Deficiency

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Eric S. Hochstadt on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-6536567. (Hochstadt, Eric) (Entered: 11/02/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Lisa Marie Madalone on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-6536579. (Madalone, Lisa) (Entered: 11/02/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Diane P. Sullivan on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-6536658. (Sullivan, Diane) (Entered: 11/02/2017)

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ORDER granting 50 Motion to Seal Document Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to District of New Jersey and Exhibit 3. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 11/03/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 11/06/2017)

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MOTION to Dismiss Sandoz Inc.'s Counterclaims, or Alternatively, to Bifurcate and Stay Sandoz's Antitrust and Misuse Counterclaims by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Eric S. Hochstadt, # 2 Exhibit A - Defendant Apotex's Combined Rule 12(c) Motion and Motion For Attorney's Fees, # 3 Exhibit B - Dkt. 74, Defendant Sandoz Inc.'s Memorandum In Support of Its Motion For Fees, # 4 Exhibit C - Dkt. 97, Order, # 5 Exhibit D - Press Release, Dec. 7, 2016, # 6 Exhibit E- FDA Approved Drug Products: Abbreviated New Drug Application, # 7 Text of Proposed Order)(Hochstadt, Eric) (Entered: 11/07/2017)

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NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University Plaintiffs' Initial Disclosures (Del Dotto, Kelly) (Entered: 11/10/2017)

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Allergan, Inc. (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/13/2017)

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RESPONSE to 51 Sealed Response to Motion REDACTED Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to District of New Jersey filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University . (Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 11/13/2017)

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NOTICE by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University re 53 Sealed Additional Attachments to Main Document, REDACTED Exhibit 3 (Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 11/13/2017)

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NOTICE by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. of Service of Initial and Additional Disclosures (Re: Dkt. 47) (Davis, William) (Entered: 11/13/2017)

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Opposed MOTION to Stay re 51 Sealed Response to Motion, 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue - Defendants' Brief in Support of Motion to Stay all Case Deadlines Pending Resolution of Venue Motion Practice by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Letter from E. Flanagan to T. Filarski - Dated October 30, 2017, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Email from R. Kappers to E. Flanagan - Dated November 7, 2017, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Email from T. Filarski to E. Flanagan - Dated November 13, 2017, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Davis, William) (Entered: 11/13/2017)

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Notice of Magistrate Availability

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In accordance with the provisions of 28 USC Section 636(c), you are hereby notified that a U.S. Magistrate Judge of this district court is available to conduct any or all proceedings in this case including a jury or non-jury trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. The form Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge is available on our website. All signed consent forms, excluding pro se parties, should be filed electronically using the event Notice Regarding Consent to Proceed Before Magistrate Judge. (nkl, )

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Joint MOTION re 51 Sealed Response to Motion, 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue - Joint Motion for Leave to Modify Page Limits by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Davis, William) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

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Defendants' SEALED REPLY to Response to Motion re 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue filed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Declaration of Ryann M. Muir in Support of Defendants' Combined Brief, # 2 Exhibit A - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Letter from E. Flanagan to T. Filarski - Dated October 5, 2017, # 3 Exhibit B - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Letter from E. Flanagan to T. Filarski - Dated October 30, 2017, # 4 Exhibit C - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Filing Made with the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State, # 5 Exhibit D - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Search on www.bloomberg.com of the Company Overview of Oriel Therapeutics, Inc., Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 6 Exhibit E - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Search on the Texas Secretary of State Website, # 7 Exhibit F - True and Correct Copy of Form 6-K for Novartis AG, Filed with the SEC on January 25, 2017, # 8 Exhibit G - True and Correct Copy of a Search on www.alcon.com for Alcon Executive Leadership Team, Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 9 Exhibit H - True and Correct Copy of a Search on www.sandoz.com for Sandoz Leadership, Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 10 Exhibit I - True and Correct Copy of a Search on www.novartis.com for Novartis Executive Committee, Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 11 Exhibit J - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of Excerpts of the Deposition of B. Attinger, Dated February 7, 2012) (Davis, William) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

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Defendants' SEALED RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue and filed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Declaration of Ryann M. Muir in Support of Defendants' Combined Brief, # 2 Exhibit A - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Letter from E. Flanagan to T. Filarski - Dated October 5, 2017, # 3 Exhibit B - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Letter from E. Flanagan to T. Filarski - Dated October 30, 2017, # 4 Exhibit C - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Filing Made with the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State, # 5 Exhibit D - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Search on www.bloomberg.com of the Company Overview of Oriel Therapeutics, Inc., Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 6 Exhibit E - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Search on the Texas Secretary of State Website, # 7 Exhibit F - True and Correct Copy of Form 6-K for Novartis AG, Filed with the SEC on January 25, 2017, # 8 Exhibit G - True and Correct Copy of a Search on www.alcon.com for Alcon Executive Leadership Team, Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 9 Exhibit H - True and Correct Copy of a Search on www.sandoz.com for Sandoz Leadership, Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 10 Exhibit I - True and Correct Copy of a Search on www.novartis.com for Novartis Executive Committee, Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 11 Exhibit J - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of Excerpts of the Deposition of B. Attinger, Dated February 7, 2012, # 12 Exhibit - Declaration of Magdalena Hale Spencer in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to the District of New Jersey, # 13 Exhibit - Declaration of Matthew A. Hayenga in Support of Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to the District of New Jersey, # 14 Text of Proposed Order) (Davis, William) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

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SEALED MOTION - Defendants' SEALED Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b) and § 1406(a) by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit - Declaration of Ryann M. Muir in Support of Defendants' Combined Brief, # 2 Exhibit A - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Letter from E. Flanagan to T. Filarski - Dated October 5, 2017, # 3 Exhibit B - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Letter from E. Flanagan to T. Filarski - Dated October 30, 2017, # 4 Exhibit C - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Filing Made with the North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State, # 5 Exhibit D - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Search on www.bloomberg.com of the Company Overview of Oriel Therapeutics, Inc., Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 6 Exhibit E - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of a Search on the Texas Secretary of State Website, # 7 Exhibit F - True and Correct Copy of Form 6-K for Novartis AG, Filed with the SEC on January 25, 2017, # 8 Exhibit G - True and Correct Copy of a Search on www.alcon.com for Alcon Executive Leadership Team, Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 9 Exhibit H - True and Correct Copy of a Search on www.sandoz.com for Sandoz Leadership, Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 10 Exhibit I - True and Correct Copy of a Search on www.novartis.com for Novartis Executive Committee, Last Accessed on November 13, 2017, # 11 Exhibit J - True and Correct Highlighted Copy of Excerpts of the Deposition of B. Attinger, Dated February 7, 2012, # 12 Exhibit - Declaration of Magdalena Hale Spencer in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, # 13 Exhibit - Declaration of Matthew A. Hayenga in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, # 14 Text of Proposed Order)(Davis, William) (Entered: 11/14/2017)

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ORDER granting 66 Motion for Leave to Modify Page Limits. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 11/15/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 11/15/2017)

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Defendants' SEALED ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS to Main Document: 69 Defendants' SEALED Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b) and § 1406(a). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit K - Defendants' Combined Brief in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue to the Middle District of North Carolina Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1400(b)/1406(a) (Davis, William) (Entered: 11/15/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Ryann Morgan Muir on behalf of All Defendants (Muir, Ryann) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

2017-11-21

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SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue AND Reply In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to the District of New Jersey filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University . (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Kelly Allenspach Del Dotto, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3)(Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Edward B. Schwartz on behalf of All Defendants. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-6562766. (Schwartz, Edward) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Karl Herrmann on behalf of All Defendants. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-6562767. (Herrmann, Karl) (Entered: 11/21/2017)

2017-11-21

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 59 MOTION to Dismiss Sandoz Inc.'s Counterclaims, or Alternatively, to Bifurcate and Stay Sandoz's Antitrust and Misuse Counterclaims filed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Declaration of Robert F. Kappers, # 2 Exhibit A-Child Continuity Data of Application No. 10/345,788, # 3 Exhibit B-Child Continuity Data of Application No. 11/138,907, # 4 Exhibit C-Memorandum and Order in Lubrizol v. Flowchem, No. H-15-2917 SDTX, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Davis, William) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/27/2017: # 6 Revised Proposed Order) (nkl, ). (Entered: 11/22/2017)

2017-11-22

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 65 Opposed MOTION to Stay re 51 Sealed Response to Motion, 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue - Defendants' Brief in Support of Motion to Stay all Case Deadlines Pending Resolution of Venue Motion Practice filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University . (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order, # 2 Declaration of Elizabeth Flanagan, # 3 Ex 1 to Flanagan Declaration)(Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

2017-11-28

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SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 50 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to District of New Jersey and Exhibit 3 - Defendants' SUR-REPLY In Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to the District of New Jersey Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1404(a) (Re: Dkt. 50) filed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Davis, William) (Entered: 11/28/2017)

2017-11-28

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 69 SEALED MOTION - Defendants' SEALED Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b) and § 1406(a) filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University . (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 11/29/2017)

2017-11-29

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 59 MOTION to Dismiss Sandoz Inc.'s Counterclaims, or Alternatively, to Bifurcate and Stay Sandoz's Antitrust and Misuse Counterclaims filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University . (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/30/2017)

2017-11-30

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DISCOVERY ORDER re 42 Joint MOTION for Entry of Discovery Order filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University.. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 11/30/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

2017-12-01

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Vishal Gupta on behalf of All Defendants (Gupta, Vishal) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

2017-12-01

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NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by John Josef Molenda on behalf of All Defendants (Molenda, John) (Entered: 12/01/2017)

2017-12-01

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NOTICE by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. of Compliance with P.R. 3-3 and 3-4 (Re: Dkt. 47) (Davis, William) (Entered: 12/02/2017)

2017-12-02

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 65 Opposed MOTION to Stay re 51 Sealed Response to Motion, 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue - Defendants' Brief in Support of Motion to Stay all Case Deadlines Pending Resolution of Venue Motion Practice (Re: Dkts. 65 and 77) filed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Davis, William) (Entered: 12/05/2017)

2017-12-05

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 69 SEALED MOTION - Defendants' SEALED Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b) and § 1406(a) (Re: Dkts. 69 and 79) filed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Davis, William) (Entered: 12/06/2017)

2017-12-06

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SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 59 MOTION to Dismiss Sandoz Inc.'s Counterclaims, or Alternatively, to Bifurcate and Stay Sandoz's Antitrust and Misuse Counterclaims (Re: Dkts. 59, 76, and 80) filed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Davis, William) (Entered: 12/07/2017)

2017-12-07

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SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 65 Opposed MOTION to Stay re 51 Sealed Response to Motion, 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue - Defendants' Brief in Support of Motion to Stay all Case Deadlines Pending Resolution of Venue Motion Practice filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University . (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/13/2017)

2017-12-13

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SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 69 SEALED MOTION - Defendants' SEALED Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b) and § 1406(a) filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University . (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 12/14/2017)

2017-12-14

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NOTICE by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. - Defendants' Notice of Letter to Honorable Judge Rodney Gilstrap (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Correspondence to Honorable Judge Rodney Gilstrap, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Defendants' Motion to Stay Summary Judgment Proceedings (Dkt. 22), # 3 Exhibit 2 - ORDER Denying Motion to Stay Summary Judgment Proceedings (Dkt. 39))(Davis, William) (Entered: 12/14/2017)

2017-12-14

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NOTICE of Hearing: Pretrial Conference RESET for 11/13/2018 09:00 AM in Ctrm 106 (Marshall) before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. (jml)

2018-01-22

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Notice of Hearing

2018-01-22

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ORDER re 68 Sealed Response to Motion filed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 1/22/2018. (nkl, ) (Entered: 01/23/2018)

2018-01-23

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NOTICE by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. - Defendants' Notice of Letter to Honorable Judge Rodney Gilstrap (Re: Dkts. 29, 30-3, and 90-3) (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Correspondence to Honorable Judge Rodney Gilstrap, # 2 Exhibit A - United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina - Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-823-CCE-LPA - Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Collateral Estoppel, # 3 Exhibit B - United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina - Civil Action No. 1:17-cv-823-CCE-LPA - Plaintiffs' Reply Brief in Support of Motion for Summary Judgment Based on Collateral Estoppel)(Davis, William) (Entered: 01/23/2018)

2018-01-23

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NOTICE by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University Plaintiffs' Notice of Letter to the Honorable Rodney Gilstrap regarding Dkt. 92 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 Letter to the Honorable Rodney Gilstrap, # 2 Exhibit A - USDC MDNC No. 1:17-cv-823 Regan Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B - USDC MDNC No. 1:17-cv-823 Macdonald Declaration)(Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 01/24/2018)

2018-01-24

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STATUS REPORT by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University. (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/02/2018)

2018-02-02

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NOTICE by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University of Order Staying North Carolina Action (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A Order Staying North Carolina Case)(Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/07/2018)

2018-02-07

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Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct 43 Order,,, Terminate Motions,,, Scheduling Order,, - Unopposed Motion to Amend Docket Control Order (Re: Dkt. 43) by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order - Exhibit A - Proposed First Amended Docket Control Order)(Davis, William) (Entered: 02/13/2018)

2018-02-13

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FIRST AMENDED DOCKET CONTROL ORDER - granting 96 Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct 43 Order,,, Terminate Motions,,, Scheduling Order,, - Unopposed Motion to Amend Docket Control Order (Re: Dkt. 43). Pretrial Conference set for 11/5/2018 09:00 AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap., Amended Pleadings due by 4/3/2018., Jury Selection set for 12/3/2018 09:00AM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap., Mediation Completion due by 7/17/2018., Markman Hearing set for 6/19/2018 01:30 PM before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap., Motions due by 10/15/2018., Proposed Pretrial Order due by 10/29/2018.. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 2/14/2018. (ch, ) (Entered: 02/14/2018)

2018-02-14

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NOTICE by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. of Compliance Regarding P.R. 4-1 (Dkt. 97) (Davis, William) (Entered: 02/20/2018)

2018-02-20

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NOTICE by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University of Compliance Regarding P.R. 4-1 (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 02/21/2018)

2018-02-21

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NOTICE of Hearing: Pretrial Conference RESET for 11/2/2018 09:00 AM in Ctrm 106 (Marshall) before District Judge Rodney Gilstrap. (jml)

2018-02-23

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Notice of Hearing

2018-02-23

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ORDER requiring Supplemental Briefing be filed by the Parties re 69 SEALED MOTION - Defendants' SEALED Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b) and § 1406(a) limited to three (3) pages per party and filed within five (5) days of the issuance of this Order. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 3/13/2018. (jrg3, ) (Entered: 03/13/2018)

2018-03-13

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DUPLICATE ORDER SEE #100ORDER re 69 SEALED MOTION - Defendants' SEALED Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1400(b) and § 1406(a) filed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc., 68 Sealed Response to Motion. ORDERED to file supplemental briefing regarding the issue of potentially severing Plaintiffs claims against each Defendant. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 3/13/2018. (ch, ) Modified on 3/14/2018 (ch, ). (Entered: 03/14/2018)

2018-03-13

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FILED IN ERROR. DUPLICATE ORDER SEE # 100 Document # 101, Order. PLEASE IGNORE. (ch, )

2018-03-14

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Notice of Docket Correction

2018-03-14

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Joint MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING re 100 Order, by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 03/15/2018)

2018-03-15

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Joint MOTION FOR CLARIFICATION REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING re 100 Order, by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 03/15/2018)

2018-03-15

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ORDER granting 102 Motion for Clarification with respect to supplemental briefing regarding Defendants Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 3/16/2018. (nkl, ) (Entered: 03/16/2018)

2018-03-16

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NOTICE by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University re 100 Order, Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief regarding Severance (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

2018-03-19

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NOTICE by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. re 100 Order, - Defendants' SUPPLEMENTAL Briefing to the Joint Report Regarding Venue (Dkt. 94) (Davis, William) (Entered: 03/19/2018)

2018-03-19

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Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement by Allergan Sales, LLC, Allergan, Inc., Duke University. (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/27/2018)

2018-03-27

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ORDER granting in part and denying in part 69 Sealed Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue ORDERED that Plaintiffs claims in the above-captioned case are SEVERED as to Defendants individually. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs claims against Defendant Sandoz, Inc. are TRANSFERRED to the District of Colorado and Plaintiffs claims against Defendant Alcon, Laboratories, Inc. are TRANSFERRED to the District of Delaware. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 4/3/2018. (ch, ) (Entered: 04/03/2018)

2018-04-03

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FILED IN ERROR PER CLERK Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120) at termination of case. AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (ch, ) Modified on 4/10/2018 (nkl, ). (Entered: 04/04/2018)

2018-04-04

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Unopposed MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 04/09/2018)

2018-04-09

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ORDER granting 109 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Jack Wesley Hill; Thomas John Ward, Jr; Andrea Leigh Fair and Claire Abernathy Henry terminated. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 4/11/2018. (nkl, ) (Entered: 04/12/2018)

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Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120)

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Overview

Parties

Counter Defendant

Allergan, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Allergan Sales, LLC Follow

Represented By

Duke University Follow

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Defendant

Alcon Laboratories, Inc. Follow

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Sandoz Inc. Follow

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Mediator

David Folsom Follow

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Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

COMPLAINT against Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0540-6369100.), filed by Duke University, Allergan Sales, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B - '270 Patent)(Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Duke University (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Allergan Sales, LLC identifying Corporate Parent Allergan plc for Allergan Sales, LLC. (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jack Wesley Hill on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Hill, Jack) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Claire Abernathy Henry on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Henry, Claire) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

SUMMONS Issued as to Alcon Laboratories, Inc. c/o Registered Agent, Sandoz Inc. c/o Registered Agent. (Attachments: # 1 Summons(es) SANDOZ INC.)(nkl, ) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thomas John Ward, Jr on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Ward, Thomas) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

Case Assigned to Judge Rodney Gilstrap. (nkl, )

Notice of Magistrate Availability

Case Assigned/Reassigned

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Jonathan Elliot Singer on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Singer, Jonathan) (Entered: 07/10/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Deanna Jean Reichel on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Reichel, Deanna) (Entered: 07/10/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth Marjorie Flanagan on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/13/2017)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Duke University, Allergan Sales, LLC. Alcon Laboratories, Inc. served on 7/10/2017, answer due 7/31/2017. (ch, ) (Entered: 07/24/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Susan E Morrison on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 07/24/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by William Ellsworth Davis, III on behalf of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Davis, William) (Entered: 07/26/2017)

Defendants Sandoz Inc. and Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s Unopposed First Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint re Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Davis, William) (Entered: 07/26/2017)

Defendant's Unopposed FIRST Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Alcon Laboratories, Inc. to 8/30/2017; Sandoz Inc. to 8/30/2017. 30 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( ch, )

Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Duke University, Allergan Sales, LLC. Sandoz Inc. served on 7/10/2017 (ch, ) (Entered: 07/28/2017)

Defendants Sandoz Inc. and Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint (Re: Dkt. 1) re Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Davis, William) (Entered: 08/21/2017)

Defendant's Unopposed Second Application for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint is granted pursuant to Local Rule CV-12 for Alcon Laboratories, Inc. to 9/14/2017; Sandoz Inc. to 9/14/2017. 15 Days Granted for Deadline Extension.( nkl, )

Application Granted for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint

ORDER - Scheduling Conference set for 9/20/2017 01:30 PM before Judge Rodney Gilstrap. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 8/22/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 08/22/2017)

AMENDED ORDER - Scheduling Conference set for 9/20/2017 01:30 PM before Judge Rodney Gilstrap. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 8/24/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 08/24/2017)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery (P.R. 3-1, 3-2) by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fair, Andrea) (Entered: 08/30/2017)

ORDER granting 21 Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 9/1/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 09/05/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Kelly Allenspach Del Dotto on behalf of Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University (Del Dotto, Kelly) (Entered: 09/13/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert F. Kappers on behalf of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Kappers, Robert) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Gretchen Porter Miller on behalf of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Miller, Gretchen) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Thomas Joseph Filarski on behalf of Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc. (Filarski, Thomas) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.'s ANSWER to 1 Complaint, by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Memorandum In Support of Motion For Summary Judgment)(Davis, William) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

Opposed MOTION to Change Venue by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Davis, William) (Entered: 09/14/2017)

Notice of Magistrate Availability

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Alcon Laboratories, Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Novartis AG for Alcon Laboratories, Inc.. (Davis, William) (Entered: 09/18/2017)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Sandoz Inc. identifying Corporate Parent Novartis AG for Sandoz Inc.. (Davis, William) (Entered: 09/18/2017)

DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Alcon Laboratories, Inc., Sandoz Inc.. (Davis, William) (Entered: 09/18/2017)

NOTICE by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University of Service of Initial Disclosures of Asserted Claims and Infringement Contentions Pursuant to P.R. 3-1 and P.R. 3-2 (Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 09/21/2017)

Scheduling Conference

NOTICE of Designation of Mediator, Hon. David Folsom, filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Hill, Jack) (Entered: 09/22/2017)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 28 Answer to Complaint, 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue, 27 Answer to Complaint by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Henry, Claire) (Entered: 09/26/2017)

ORDER granting 37 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 10/03/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 10/03/2017)

Joint MOTION for Entry of Docket Control Order by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 10/04/2017)

DEFICIENT DOCUMENT Opposed MOTION for Entry of Discovery Order by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morrison, Susan) Modified on 10/5/2017 (nkl, ). (Entered: 10/04/2017)

Joint MOTION for Entry of Discovery Order by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 10/05/2017)

NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the Opposed MOTION for Entry of Discovery Order submitted document 41 does not contain a Certificate of Conference. Correction should be made by one business day. (nkl, )

Notice of Deficiency

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order Stipulated Protective Order)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 10/11/2017)

STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER GOVERNING CONFIDENTIALITY re 44 Joint MOTION for Protective Order filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University.. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 10/13/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 10/13/2017)

Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File briefing concerning Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Answer to Defendants' Counterclaims by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Flanagan, Elizabeth) (Entered: 10/13/2017)

ORDER granting 46 Motion for Extension of Time to File briefing concerning Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Answer to Defendants' Counterclaims. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 10/17/2017. (nkl, ) (Entered: 10/18/2017)

Joint MOTION for Entry of Agreed E-Discovery Order by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Hill, Jack) (Entered: 10/20/2017)

ORDER REGARDING E-DISCOVERY ORDER granting 48 Motion for Entry of E-Discovery Order. Signed by District Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 10/23/2017. (ch, ) (Entered: 10/23/2017)

Unopposed MOTION to Seal Document Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue and Plaintiffs' Motion to Transfer Venue to District of New Jersey and Exhibit 3 by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 10/31/2017)

SEALED RESPONSE to Motion re 29 Opposed MOTION to Change Venue filed by Allergan Sales, LLC, Duke University. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Morrison, Susan) (Entered: 10/31/2017)

NOTICE of Deficiency regarding the AFFIDAVIT in Opposition submitted document 52 does not reflect the signing attorney or pro se party's signature and does not contain a Certificate of Service. Correction should be made by one business day. (nkl, )

Notice of Deficiency

Allergan, Inc.

Allergan Sales, LLC

Duke University

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Sandoz Inc.

David Folsom

FILED IN ERROR. DUPLICATE ORDER SEE # 100 Document # 101, Order. PLEASE IGNORE. (ch, )