Ferring B.V. v. Apotex, Inc.

COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT against Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc. (Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0978-2046615), filed by Ferring B.V.. Certificate of Interested Parties due by 7/18/2011. Proof of service due by 11/5/2011. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 07/08/2011)

2011-07-08

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NOTICE OF RELATED CASES 3:11-cv-00481 by Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 07/08/2011)

2011-07-08

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE IA 10-2. Counsel James B. Monroe and Justin J. Hasford to comply with completion and electronic filing of the Designation of Local Counsel and Verified Petition. For your convenience, click on the following link to obtain the form from the Court's website - www.nvd.uscourts.gov/Forms.aspx. Counsel is also required to register for the Court's Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system and the electronic service of pleadings. Please visit the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov to register Attorney(s). Verified Petition due by 8/25/2011.(no image attached) (WJ) (Entered: 07/11/2011)

2011-07-11

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AO 120 - REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent or trademark. E-mailed to the US Patent and Trademark Office. (DRM) (Entered: 07/11/2011)

2011-07-11

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE IA 10-2. Counsel James B. Monroe, Esq. to comply with completion and electronic filing of the Designation of Local Counsel and Verified Petition. For your convenience, click on the following link to obtain the form from the Court's website - www.nvd.uscourts.gov/Forms.aspx. Counsel is also required to register for the Court's Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system and the electronic service of pleadings. Please visit the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov to register Attorney(s). Verified Petition due by 8/26/2011.(no image attached) (BLG) (Entered: 07/12/2011)

2011-07-12

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE IA 10-2. Counsel Justin J. Hasford, Esq. to comply with completion and electronic filing of the Designation of Local Counsel and Verified Petition. For your convenience, click on the following link to obtain the form from the Court's website - www.nvd.uscourts.gov/Forms.aspx. Counsel is also required to register for the Court's Case Management and Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF) system and the electronic service of pleadings. Please visit the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov to register Attorney(s). Verified Petition due by 8/26/2011.(no image attached) (BLG) (Entered: 07/12/2011)

2011-07-12

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CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Ferring B.V. that identifies all parties that have an interest in the outcome of this case. Corporate Parent Ferring Holding S.A. for Ferring B.V. added.. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 07/15/2011)

2011-07-15

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WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Ferring B.V.. Apotex Corp. waiver sent on 7/25/2011, answer due 10/23/2011; Apotex, Inc. waiver sent on 7/25/2011, answer due 10/23/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 07/25/2011)

2011-07-25

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Chief Judge Robert C. Jones, on 7/27/2011. IT IS ORDERED that this case is reassigned to Chief Judge Robert C. Jones for all further proceedings. Judge Larry R. Hicks no longer assigned to case. All further documents must bear the correct case number 3:11-cv-485-RCJ-VPC. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BLG) (Entered: 07/27/2011)

2011-07-27

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VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Justin James Hasford and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Molly Malone Rezac (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2086522) filed by Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Motion ripe 8/16/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 08/16/2011)

2011-08-16

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VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by James Burton Monroe and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Molly Malone Rezac (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2086529) filed by Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Motion ripe 8/16/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 08/16/2011)

2011-08-16

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VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Richard T. Ruzich and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Ryan A. Loosvelt (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2100860) filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Motion ripe 8/30/2011. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

2011-08-30

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VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Kerry B. McTigue and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Ryan A. Loosvelt (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2100897) filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Motion ripe 8/30/2011. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

2011-08-30

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VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Robert M. Gould and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Ryan A. Loosvelt (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2100903) filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Motion ripe 8/30/2011. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

2011-08-30

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Chief Judge Robert C. Jones, on 9/15/2011. IT IS ORDERED that this case is reassigned to Magistrate Judge William G. Cobb for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Valerie P. Cooke no longer assigned to case. All further documents must bear the correct case number 3:11-cv-00485-RCJ-WGC. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) (Entered: 09/15/2011)

2011-09-15

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ORDER GRANTING 10 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for attorney, Justin James Hasford, and approving attorney, Molly Malone Rezac, Designation of Local Counsel. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 9/16/2011. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's CM/ECF System shall submit a Registration Form on the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KO) (Entered: 09/19/2011)

2011-09-16

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ORDER GRANTING 11 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for attorney, James Burton Monroe, and approving attorney, Molly Malone Rezac, as Designation of Local Counsel. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 9/16/2011. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's CM/ECF System shall submit a Registration Form on the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KO) (Entered: 09/19/2011)

2011-09-16

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ORDER GRANTING 12 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for attorney, Richard T. Ruzich, and approving attorney, Ryan A. Loosvelt, Designation of Local Counsel. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 9/16/2011. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's CM/ECF System shall submit a Registration Form on the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KO) (Entered: 09/19/2011)

2011-09-16

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ORDER GRANTING 13 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for attorney, Kerry B. McTigue, and approving attorney Ryan A. Loosvelt, as Designation of Local Counsel. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 9/16/2011. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's CM/ECF System shall submit a Registration Form on the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KO) (Entered: 09/19/2011)

2011-09-16

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ORDER GRANTING 14 Verified Petition for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice for attorney, Robert M. Gould, and approving attorney Ryan A. Loosvelt, as Designation of Local Counsel. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 9/16/2011. Any Attorney not yet registered with the Court's CM/ECF System shall submit a Registration Form on the Court's website www.nvd.uscourts.gov (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - KO) (Entered: 09/19/2011)

2011-09-16

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint, Answer to Complaint for Patent Infringement and Counterclaims ( Certificate of Interested Parties due by 10/2/2011., Discovery Plan/Scheduling Order due by 11/6/2011.), COUNTERCLAIM against Ferring B.V. filed by Apotex, Inc., Apotex Corp.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A (part 1 of 2), # 2 Exhibit A (part 2 of 2))(Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 09/22/2011)

2011-09-22

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CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc. that identifies all parties that have an interest in the outcome of this case. Corporate Parent Apotex Holdings, Inc., Other Affiliate Apotex Pharmaceuticals Holdings Inc. for Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc. added.. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 09/22/2011)

2011-09-22

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NOTICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE IB 2-2: In accordance with 28 USC § 636(c) and FRCP 73, the parties in this action are provided with a link to the "AO 85 Notice of Availability, Consent, and Order of Reference - Exercise of Jurisdiction by a U.S. Magistrate Judge" form on the Court's website - www.nvd.uscourts.gov. Consent forms should NOT be electronically filed. Upon consent of all parties, counsel are advised to manually file the form with the Clerk's Office. (no image attached) (KO) (Entered: 09/23/2011)

2011-09-23

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REPLY to 21 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, ; Ferring B.V.'s Reply to the Counterclaims of Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp. filed by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. (Bustos, Justin) (Entered: 10/17/2011)

2011-10-17

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MOTION to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s First Affirmative Defense of Invalidity and Dismiss its Second Counterclaim for Invalidity by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Responses due by 11/3/2011. (Bustos, Justin) (Entered: 10/17/2011)

2011-10-17

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MOTION to Consolidate Cases (3:11-cv-00481-RCJ -VPC) by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Responses due by 11/19/2011. (Rezac, Molly) Modified on 11/3/2011 to reflect related case added to entry. (BLG). (Entered: 11/02/2011)

2011-11-02

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EXPEDITE - Emergency MOTION Clarification by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Responses due by 11/2/2011. (Anderson, Dominica) Modified on 11/2/2011 to correct event to Expedite. (BLG). (Entered: 11/02/2011)

2011-11-02

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RESPONSE to 25 MOTION to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s First Affirmative Defense of Invalidity and Dismiss its Second Counterclaim for Invalidity, filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Apotex, Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s Brief in Opposition to Ferring B.V.'s Motion to Strike Apotex, Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s First Affirmative Defense of Invalidity and Dismiss Its Second Counterclaim for Invalidity Replies due by 11/12/2011. (Anderson, Dominica) (Entered: 11/02/2011)

2011-11-02

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MOTION to Strike 27 MOTION to Expedite Ferring B.V.'s Motion to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s "Emergency Motion for Clarification" by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Responses due by 11/20/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 11/03/2011)

2011-11-03

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MOTION for Hearing Ferring B.V.'s Request for Pretrial Conference by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Motion ripe 11/3/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 11/03/2011)

2011-11-03

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RESPONSE to 29 MOTION to Strike 27 MOTION to Expedite Ferring B.V.'s Motion to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s "Emergency Motion for Clarification" MOTION to Strike 27 MOTION to Expedite Ferring B.V.'s Motion to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s "Emergency Motion for Clarification", filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Apotex, Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s Brief in Opposition to Ferring B.V.'s Motion to Strike Apotex, Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s Emergency Motion for Clarification Replies due by 11/14/2011. (Neighbarger, Brian) (Entered: 11/04/2011)

2011-11-04

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ORDERED that the # 26 Motion to Consolidate in Case No. 3:11-cv-485 is GRANTED. The Clerk shall consolidate the cases, with Case No. 3:11-cv-481 as the lead case, and enter this order into the docket of both cases. All future filings shall be made into the docket of Case No. 3:11-cv-481 only. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the # 27 Motion to Clarify in Case No. 3:11-cv-485 is GRANTED. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 11/3/2011. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

2011-11-04

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Chief Judge Robert C. Jones, on November 15, 2011, by Carrie Lipparelli, Judicial Assistant. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that in light of the Court Order 32 entered November 4, 2011, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that 29 Ferring B.V.'s Motion to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s "Emergency Motion for Clarification" and 30 Ferring B.V.'s Request for Pretrial Conference are DENIED AS MOOT. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones.(Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - CL) (Entered: 11/15/2011)

2011-11-15

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WITHDRAWAL of Motion by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V. Ferring B.V.'s Withdrawal of its Motion to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s First Affirmative Defense of Invalidity and Dismiss its Second Counterclaim for Invalidity. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 12/02/2011)

2011-12-02

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS of the Honorable Chief Judge Robert C. Jones, on 12/19/2011. This action having been consolidated on 11/4/11 by 32 order. This action is hereby reassigned to the Honorable Valerie P. Cooke, Magistrate Judge for all further pretrial proceedings within her jurisdiction. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the correct case number 3:11-cv-485-RCJ-VPC shall be reflected on the docket and case filings along with the Base Case 3:11-cv-481-RCJ-VPC. Counsel are reminded that all future filings shall continue to be filed in the Designated Base Case 3:11-cv-481-RCJ-VPC. (no image attached) (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - BLG) (Entered: 12/19/2011)

2011-12-19

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RESPONSE to filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Brief in Opposition to Motion to Strike First Affirmative Defense of Invalidity and Dismiss Its Second Counterclaim for Invalidity Replies due by 2/6/2012. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 01/27/2012)

2012-01-27

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ORDER DISMISSING CASE - ORDERED that the Motions to Strike Affirmative Defense and Dismiss Counterclaim (#'s 27, 52 in Case No. 3:11-cv-00481; # 17 in Case No. 3:11-cv-00853; # 17 in Case No. 3:11-cv-00854) are GRANTED, with leave to amend. FUR THER ORD that the Motions to Strike (#'s 47, 62 in Case No. 3:11-cv-00481) are GRANTED. FURTHER ORD that Case No. 3:11-cv-00485 is DISMISSED. FURTHER ORD that the Motion to Clarify (# 27 in Case No. 3:11- cv-00854) is GRANTED. FURTHER ORD that t he Motion to Expedite (# 30 in Case No. 3:11- cv-00854) and the Motion to Strike (# 31 in Case No. 3:11-cv-00854) are DENIED. FURTHER ORD that the Motions to Consolidate (#'s 69, 70, 90 in Case No. 3:11-cv-00481) are GRANTED. Case Nos. 3:11-cv- 00853 and 3:11-cv-00854 are CONSOLIDATED with Case No. 3:11-cv-00481, with Case No. 3:11-cv-00481 as the lead case. FURTHER ORD that the Clerk shall enter the present Order into the dockets of all four cases, and all further filings shall be made in Case No. 3:11-cv-00481 only. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 2/24/2012. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

2012-02-24

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ORDER re Claim Construction : The disputed terms are construed as specified herein. ( See order for specifics. ) Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 2/6/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

2013-02-06

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ORDERED that the # 265 Objections to Magistrate Judge's Order (filed in case 3:11-cv-00481) are DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 3/11/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

2013-03-11

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ORDER on Stipulation Dismissing Without Prejudice Defendants Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., and Watson Pharma, Inc., and Amending Caption to Reflect Same. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 3/11/13. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC) (Entered: 03/12/2013)

2013-03-12

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ORDERED that the # 313 Motion to Amend is GRANTED. FURTHER ORD that the # 321 Motion to Amend is DENIED. FURTHER ORD that the Motions to Seal (## 312 , 322 , 327 ) are GRANTED.(Referenced doc. nos. filed in base case 3:11-cv-00481) Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 5/28/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

2013-05-28

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NOTICE of Attorney Action Regarding Substitution of Counsel by Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. (Wiltshire Alstead, Lisa) (Entered: 06/12/2013)

2013-06-12

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NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lisa M. Wiltshire Alstead on behalf of Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. (Wiltshire Alstead, Lisa) (Entered: 06/13/2013)

2013-06-13

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ORDER on Motions filed in Base Case 3:11-cv-00481 : ORDERED that the Motions to Seal (ECF Nos. 462, 464, 467, 471, 476, 478, 480, 482, 485 ) are GRANTED. FURTHER ORDERED that the Motion to Stay (ECF No. 463 ), the Motion to Reconsider (ECF No. 465 ), and the Motions to Strike (ECF Nos. 474, 477 ) are DENIED. Signed by Judge Robert C. Jones on 3/24/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

2014-03-24

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JUDGMENT 1. This action is dismissed pursuant to the stipulation of Apotex made on the record and incorporated by reference and filed under seal. 2. Each party is to bear its own costs and attorneys' fees. Signed by Judge Robert C. Jones on 3/24/2014. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

2014-03-24

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AO 120 - REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent or trademark. E-mailed to the US Patent and Trademark Office. (DRM) (Entered: 03/25/2014)

2014-03-25

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ORDER of USCA, Federal Circuit, as to #519 Notice of Appeal (filed in Case 3:11-cv-00481) : Motion to enjoin sales pending appeal is denied. Oral argument set for 6/10/2014. USCA Federal Circuit case #2014-1377 . (DRM) (Entered: 04/04/2014)

2014-04-04

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ORDER of USCA, Federal Circuit, as to 525 Notice of Appeal filed in case 3:11-cv-00481 : (1) Ferring B.V. is directed to respond to motion for a stay no later than April 23, 2014. Any reply is due April 25, 2014. (2) The injunction is temporarily stayed, pending receipt of the response and the court's consideration of the documents submitted. USCA case 2014-1416 . (DRM) (Entered: 04/18/2014)

2014-04-18

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ORDER of USCA, Federal Circuit, as to # 525 Notice of Appeal (filed in base case 3:11-cv-00481): The motion for a stay is granted. The district court's April 14, 2014 order imposing an injunction and resetting FDA approval for Watson's generic tranexamic acid product is stayed pending disposition of the appeal. USCA Federal Circuit case 2014-1416. (DRM) (Entered: 04/29/2014)

2014-04-28

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Overview

Parties

Plaintiff

Ferring B.V.

Represented By

Counter Claimant

Apotex, Inc.

Represented By

Defendant

Apotex Corp.

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

NOTICE OF RELATED CASES 3:11-cv-00481 by Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 07/08/2011)

AO 120 - REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent or trademark. E-mailed to the US Patent and Trademark Office. (DRM) (Entered: 07/11/2011)

CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Ferring B.V. that identifies all parties that have an interest in the outcome of this case. Corporate Parent Ferring Holding S.A. for Ferring B.V. added.. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 07/15/2011)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Ferring B.V.. Apotex Corp. waiver sent on 7/25/2011, answer due 10/23/2011; Apotex, Inc. waiver sent on 7/25/2011, answer due 10/23/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 07/25/2011)

VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Justin James Hasford and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Molly Malone Rezac (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2086522) filed by Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Motion ripe 8/16/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 08/16/2011)

VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by James Burton Monroe and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Molly Malone Rezac (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2086529) filed by Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Motion ripe 8/16/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 08/16/2011)

VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Richard T. Ruzich and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Ryan A. Loosvelt (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2100860) filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Motion ripe 8/30/2011. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Kerry B. McTigue and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Ryan A. Loosvelt (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2100897) filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Motion ripe 8/30/2011. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Robert M. Gould and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Ryan A. Loosvelt (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2100903) filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Motion ripe 8/30/2011. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

REPLY to 21 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, ; Ferring B.V.'s Reply to the Counterclaims of Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp. filed by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. (Bustos, Justin) (Entered: 10/17/2011)

MOTION to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s First Affirmative Defense of Invalidity and Dismiss its Second Counterclaim for Invalidity by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Responses due by 11/3/2011. (Bustos, Justin) (Entered: 10/17/2011)

MOTION to Consolidate Cases (3:11-cv-00481-RCJ -VPC) by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Responses due by 11/19/2011. (Rezac, Molly) Modified on 11/3/2011 to reflect related case added to entry. (BLG). (Entered: 11/02/2011)

EXPEDITE - Emergency MOTION Clarification by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Responses due by 11/2/2011. (Anderson, Dominica) Modified on 11/2/2011 to correct event to Expedite. (BLG). (Entered: 11/02/2011)

MOTION to Strike 27 MOTION to Expedite Ferring B.V.'s Motion to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s "Emergency Motion for Clarification" by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Responses due by 11/20/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 11/03/2011)

MOTION for Hearing Ferring B.V.'s Request for Pretrial Conference by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Motion ripe 11/3/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 11/03/2011)

WITHDRAWAL of Motion by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V. Ferring B.V.'s Withdrawal of its Motion to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s First Affirmative Defense of Invalidity and Dismiss its Second Counterclaim for Invalidity. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 12/02/2011)

RESPONSE to filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Brief in Opposition to Motion to Strike First Affirmative Defense of Invalidity and Dismiss Its Second Counterclaim for Invalidity Replies due by 2/6/2012. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 01/27/2012)

ORDER re Claim Construction : The disputed terms are construed as specified herein. ( See order for specifics. ) Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 2/6/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

ORDERED that the # 265 Objections to Magistrate Judge's Order (filed in case 3:11-cv-00481) are DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 3/11/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

ORDER on Stipulation Dismissing Without Prejudice Defendants Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., and Watson Pharma, Inc., and Amending Caption to Reflect Same. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 3/11/13. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC) (Entered: 03/12/2013)

NOTICE of Attorney Action Regarding Substitution of Counsel by Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. (Wiltshire Alstead, Lisa) (Entered: 06/12/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lisa M. Wiltshire Alstead on behalf of Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. (Wiltshire Alstead, Lisa) (Entered: 06/13/2013)

AO 120 - REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent or trademark. E-mailed to the US Patent and Trademark Office. (DRM) (Entered: 03/25/2014)

ORDER of USCA, Federal Circuit, as to #519 Notice of Appeal (filed in Case 3:11-cv-00481) : Motion to enjoin sales pending appeal is denied. Oral argument set for 6/10/2014. USCA Federal Circuit case #2014-1377 . (DRM) (Entered: 04/04/2014)

Ferring B.V. v. Apotex, Inc.

Overview

Parties

Plaintiff

Ferring B.V. Follow

Represented By

Counter Claimant

Apotex, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Defendant

Apotex Corp. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

NOTICE OF RELATED CASES 3:11-cv-00481 by Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 07/08/2011)

AO 120 - REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent or trademark. E-mailed to the US Patent and Trademark Office. (DRM) (Entered: 07/11/2011)

CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Ferring B.V. that identifies all parties that have an interest in the outcome of this case. Corporate Parent Ferring Holding S.A. for Ferring B.V. added.. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 07/15/2011)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Ferring B.V.. Apotex Corp. waiver sent on 7/25/2011, answer due 10/23/2011; Apotex, Inc. waiver sent on 7/25/2011, answer due 10/23/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 07/25/2011)

VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Justin James Hasford and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Molly Malone Rezac (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2086522) filed by Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Motion ripe 8/16/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 08/16/2011)

VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by James Burton Monroe and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Molly Malone Rezac (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2086529) filed by Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Motion ripe 8/16/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 08/16/2011)

VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Richard T. Ruzich and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Ryan A. Loosvelt (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2100860) filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Motion ripe 8/30/2011. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Kerry B. McTigue and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Ryan A. Loosvelt (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2100897) filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Motion ripe 8/30/2011. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

VERIFIED PETITION for Permission to Practice Pro Hac Vice by Robert M. Gould and DESIGNATION of Local Counsel Ryan A. Loosvelt (Filing fee $ 175 receipt number 0978-2100903) filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Motion ripe 8/30/2011. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 08/30/2011)

REPLY to 21 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, ; Ferring B.V.'s Reply to the Counterclaims of Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp. filed by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. (Bustos, Justin) (Entered: 10/17/2011)

MOTION to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s First Affirmative Defense of Invalidity and Dismiss its Second Counterclaim for Invalidity by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Responses due by 11/3/2011. (Bustos, Justin) (Entered: 10/17/2011)

MOTION to Consolidate Cases (3:11-cv-00481-RCJ -VPC) by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Responses due by 11/19/2011. (Rezac, Molly) Modified on 11/3/2011 to reflect related case added to entry. (BLG). (Entered: 11/02/2011)

EXPEDITE - Emergency MOTION Clarification by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Responses due by 11/2/2011. (Anderson, Dominica) Modified on 11/2/2011 to correct event to Expedite. (BLG). (Entered: 11/02/2011)

MOTION to Strike 27 MOTION to Expedite Ferring B.V.'s Motion to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s "Emergency Motion for Clarification" by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Responses due by 11/20/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 11/03/2011)

MOTION for Hearing Ferring B.V.'s Request for Pretrial Conference by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V.. Motion ripe 11/3/2011. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 11/03/2011)

WITHDRAWAL of Motion by Counter Defendant Ferring B.V., Plaintiff Ferring B.V. Ferring B.V.'s Withdrawal of its Motion to Strike Apotex Inc. and Apotex Corp.'s First Affirmative Defense of Invalidity and Dismiss its Second Counterclaim for Invalidity. (Rezac, Molly) (Entered: 12/02/2011)

RESPONSE to filed by Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. Brief in Opposition to Motion to Strike First Affirmative Defense of Invalidity and Dismiss Its Second Counterclaim for Invalidity Replies due by 2/6/2012. (Loosvelt, Ryan) (Entered: 01/27/2012)

ORDER re Claim Construction : The disputed terms are construed as specified herein. ( See order for specifics. ) Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 2/6/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

ORDERED that the # 265 Objections to Magistrate Judge's Order (filed in case 3:11-cv-00481) are DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 3/11/2013. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

ORDER on Stipulation Dismissing Without Prejudice Defendants Actavis, Inc., Watson Laboratories, Inc., and Watson Pharma, Inc., and Amending Caption to Reflect Same. Signed by Chief Judge Robert C. Jones on 3/11/13. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - JC) (Entered: 03/12/2013)

NOTICE of Attorney Action Regarding Substitution of Counsel by Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. (Wiltshire Alstead, Lisa) (Entered: 06/12/2013)

NOTICE of Appearance by attorney Lisa M. Wiltshire Alstead on behalf of Defendants Apotex Corp., Apotex, Inc.. (Wiltshire Alstead, Lisa) (Entered: 06/13/2013)

AO 120 - REPORT on the filing or determination of an action regarding a patent or trademark. E-mailed to the US Patent and Trademark Office. (DRM) (Entered: 03/25/2014)

ORDER of USCA, Federal Circuit, as to #519 Notice of Appeal (filed in Case 3:11-cv-00481) : Motion to enjoin sales pending appeal is denied. Oral argument set for 6/10/2014. USCA Federal Circuit case #2014-1377 . (DRM) (Entered: 04/04/2014)

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