LifePort Sciences LLC v. W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.
1:12-cv-01792
Overview
Case Number
1:12-cv-01792
Filing Date
2012-12-28
Status
Litigation filed
Court
District Court, D. Delaware
Nature of Suit
830 Patent
Parties
Defendant
Plaintiff
Court & Judges
Court
District Court, D. Delaware
Presiding Judge
Gregory Moneta Sleet
Patents Involved
No asserted patent numbers detected in initial docket filings yet.
Docket Entries
COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 350, receipt number 0311-1198277.) - filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Civil Cover Sheet)(mdb) (Entered: 01/02/2013)
2012-12-28
1
Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction (mdb) (Entered: 01/02/2013)
2012-12-28
1
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 5,562,728; 5,693,083; US 6,221,102 B1; 5,489,295; 5,718,724; 6,051,020; 6,117,167; 5,716,365; US 6,302,906 B1; 6,165,213; 5,993,481; 5,676,696. (mdb) (mdb). Modified on 1/2/2013 (mdb). (Entered: 01/02/2013)
2012-12-28
1
Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. on 1/2/2013. Requesting party or attorney should pick up issued summons at the Help Desk, Room 4209, or call 302-573-6170 and ask the Clerk to mail the summons to them. (mdb)
2013-01-02
1
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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by LifePort Sciences LLC identifying Corporate Parent Acacia Research Group LLC, Other Affiliate Acacia Research Corporation for LifePort Sciences LLC.. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 01/07/2013)
2013-01-07
1
Case Assigned to Judge Gregory M. Sleet. Please include the initials of the Judge (GMS) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01789-GMS, 1:12-cv-01790-GMS, 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 1:12-cv-01793-GMS (rjb)
2013-01-09
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Martin J. Black, Kevin M. Flannery, and Joseph R. Heffern - filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 02/04/2013)
2013-02-04
1
SO ORDERED, re (8 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS) MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Martin J. Black, Kevin M. Flannery, and Joseph R. Heffern filed by LifePort Sciences LLC, (5 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS) MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Martin J. Black, Kevin M. Flannery, and Joseph R. Heffern filed by LifePort Sciences LLC, (9 in 1:12-cv-01793-GMS) MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Martin J. Black, Kevin M. Flannery, and Joseph R. Heffern filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 2/4/2013. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01793-GMS(asw)
2013-02-04
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ORDER regarding Stipulations to Extend Time to Answer the Complaint. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 2/8/2013. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 1:12-cv-01793-GMS, 1:13-cv-00128-GMS, 1:13-cv-00129-GMS(asw) (Entered: 02/08/2013)
2013-02-08
1
SUMMONS Returned Executed by LifePort Sciences LLC. W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. served on 8/19/2013, answer due 9/9/2013. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/19/2013)
2013-08-19
1
ANSWER to 1 Complaint, with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against LifePort Sciences LLC by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 09/09/2013)
2013-09-09
1
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 09/09/2013)
2013-09-09
1
ANSWER to 8 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 09/12/2013)
2013-09-12
1
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Nina Y. Wang, Esquire, Theodore M. Budd, Esquire, Joel D. Sayres, Esquire, and M. Ryan Clough, Esquire - filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 09/27/2013)
2013-09-27
1
SO ORDERED, re 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Nina Y. Wang, Esquire, Theodore M. Budd, Esquire, Joel D. Sayres, Esquire, and M. Ryan Clough, Esquire filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 10/1/13. (mmm)
2013-10-01
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ORAL ORDER SCHEDULING A RULE 16.2b SCHEDULING TELECONFERENCE: A Rule 16.2b Scheduling Teleconference has been set in these matters for Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at 10:30 AM with the Honorable Gregory M. Sleet. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report NO LATER THAN the close of business on Thursday, May 22, 2014. Counsel for plaintiff is directed to initiate the call and contact chambers at (302) 573-4559 once all parties are on the line. Ordered by Chief Judge Sleet on 5/19/2014. (ctd)
2014-05-19
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NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Joseph R. Heffern as co-counsel.. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 05/20/2014)
2014-05-20
1
ORAL ORDER RESCHEDULING THE RULE 16.2b SCHEDULING TELECONFERENCE: The Rule 16.2b Scheduling Teleconference currently set in these matters for Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at 10:30 AM with the Honorable Gregory M. Sleet HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED, at the request of the parties, to Friday, June 13, 2014, at 9:30 AM. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report NO LATER THAN the close of business on Monday, June 9, 2014. Counsel for plaintiff(s) is directed to initiate the call and contact chambers at (302) 573-4559 once all parties are on the line. Ordered by Chief Judge Sleet on 05/20/2014. (ctd)
2014-05-20
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Philip C. Ducker and Derek J. Brader - filed by LifePort Sciences LLC, LifeScreen Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 05/29/2014)
2014-05-29
1
SO ORDERED - re (26 in 1:12-cv-01793-GMS, 18 in 1:13-cv-00362-GMS, 13 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 20 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 15 in 1:13-cv-00129-GMS, 21 in 1:13-cv-00128-GMS) MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Philip C. Ducker and Derek J. Brader filed by LifeScreen Sciences LLC, LifePort Sciences LLC. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 5/30/2014. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01791-GMS et al.(mdb)
2014-05-30
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Derek J. Brader for LifePort Sciences LLC added for electronic noticing. Associated Cases: 1:13-cv-00128-GMS et al.(dmp, )
2014-06-04
1
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Joint STATUS REPORT by LifePort Sciences LLC, LifeScreen Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 06/09/2014)
2014-06-09
1
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Joel D. Sayres for W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. added for electronic noticing. (els)
2014-06-10
1
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney M. Ryan Clough for W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. added for electronic noticing. (els)
2014-06-11
1
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Nina Y. Wang for W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. added for electronic noticing. (els)
2014-06-11
1
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ORAL ORDER RESCHEDULING THE RULE 16.2b SCHEDULING TELECONFERENCE: The Rule 16.2b Scheduling Teleconference currently set in these matters for Friday, June 13, 2014, at 9:30 AM with the Honorable Gregory M. Sleet HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED and will now take place in Courtroom 4A on Monday, June 23, 2014, at 11:00 AM. Ordered by Chief Judge Sleet on 6/12/2014. (ctd)
2014-06-12
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet - In Chambers Conference held on 6/23/2014. Discussion on the nature of the cases. A Markman Hearing is scheduled for 5/27/2015 for a (tentative) full day for CA Nos 13-128, 13-129, and 13-362. A Markman Hearing is set for 5/28/2014 for a full day, and possibly in the afternoon of 5/29/2015 if needed, for CA Nos 12-1791 and 12-1792. Final Pretrial Order due for ALL CASES on 3/4/2016. Counsel shall file a proposed scheduling order with the remainder of the dates filled in by 7/7/2014. Case is referred to the Magistrate Judge for exploring ADR. (Court Reporter Kevin Maurer.) Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01791-GMS et al.(mdb)
2014-06-23
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PROPOSED ORDER Stipulated [Proposed] Order Staying Proceedings by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/24/2014)
2014-06-24
1
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Theodore M. Budd for W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. added for electronic noticing. (dmp, )
2014-06-25
1
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SO ORDERED - re (28 in 1:12-cv-01793-GMS) Stipulation filed by Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic Inc., (15 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS) Proposed Order filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., Cases stayed. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 6/27/2014. (mdb) (Entered: 06/30/2014)
2014-06-30
1
Official Transcript of Conference held on 06 23 14 before Judge Sleet. Court Reporter/Transcriber Maurer. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/22/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/1/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/29/2014. (kjm) (Entered: 07/01/2014)
2014-07-01
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Initial Disclosure of Asserted Patents and Accused Products filed by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 07/02/2014)
2014-07-02
1
Joint PROPOSED ORDER Scheduling Order by LifeScreen Sciences LLC, LifePort Sciences LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Letter to The Honorable Gregory M. Sleet)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 07/07/2014)
2014-07-07
1
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lauren Frank - filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 07/10/2014)
2014-07-10
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of (i) Plaintiff's Interrogatories Nos. 1-11 and (ii) Plaintiff's Requests for Production Nos. 1-53 filed by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 07/11/2014)
2014-07-11
1
SO ORDERED - re (24 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 19 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS) Proposed Order. Setting Scheduling Order Deadlines: Case referred to the Magistrate Judge for the purpose of exploring ADR. ( Claim Construction: Opening Brief due by 4/3/2015., Answering Brief due 4/24/2015., Amended Pleadings and Joinder of Parties due by 9/1/2014., Fact Discovery due by 8/7/2015., Expert Discovery: Opening Reports due 9/4/2015, Rebuttal Reports due 10/2/2015, Completed by 11/20/2015., Summary Judgment Letters: Opening due by 12/2/2015., Answering due 12/16/2015., Reply due 12/23/2015., A Markman Hearing is set for 5/28/2015 (Full day) at 09:30 AM and 5/29/2015 in the afternoon (IF NEEDED) in Courtroom 4A., Proposed Pretrial Order due by 3/4/2016., A Final Pretrial Conference is set for 4/4/2016 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4A., ). Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 7/11/2014. (mdb) Modified on 7/11/2014 (mdb).
2014-07-11
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SO ORDERED - re 19 Proposed Order: Setting Scheduling Order Deadlines ( A 15-day Jury Trial is set for 7/11/2016 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 4A before Judge Gregory M. Sleet.). Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 7/11/2014. (mdb)
2014-07-11
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SO ORDERED - re 20 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lauren Frank filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 7/14/2014. (mdb)
2014-07-14
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Lauren J. Frank for W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. added for electronic noticing. (dmp, )
2014-07-16
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CASE REFERRED to Judge Thynge for Mediation. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS(cak)
2014-07-21
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ORDER: On or before Tuesday, August 12, 2014, each party or each party group shall email to Chief Magistrate Judge Thynge, with a copy to her Judicial Administrator, Cathleen Kennedy, the information contained in the Order. SEE ORDER FOR DETAILS. Signed by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 7/22/14. (cak) (Entered: 07/22/2014)
2014-07-22
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.'s First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff LifePort Sciences LLC, and 2) W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.'s First Set of Requests for Production of Documents to Plaintiff LifePort Sciences LLC filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 07/31/2014)
2014-07-31
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.'s Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 08/01/2014)
2014-08-01
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Rule 26(a) Initial Disclosures filed by LifePort Sciences LLC, LifeScreen Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/01/2014)
2014-08-01
1
MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint [Unopposed] - filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Part 1 of 2, # 2 Exhibit 1 - Part 2 of 2, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Rule 7.1.1 Certification, # 5 Text of Proposed Order)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/06/2014)
2014-08-06
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to submit a Protective Order to August 26, 2014 - filed by Cook Incorporated, Cook Medical Incorporated, Cook Medical Inc.. (Moore, David) (Entered: 08/11/2014)
2014-08-11
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SO ORDERED - re 26 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint [Unopposed] filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 8/7/2014. (mdb) (Entered: 08/11/2014)
2014-08-11
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.'s Core Technical Documents filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 08/11/2014)
2014-08-11
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.- filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/12/2014)
2014-08-12
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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 5,562,728; 5,693,083; US 6,221,102 B1;; 5,489,295; 5,718,724; 6,051,020; 6,117,167; 5,716,365; US 6,302,906 B1; 6,165,213; 5,993,481; 5,676,696; 6,156,064 . (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 08/12/2014)
2014-08-12
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SO ORDERED - re (32 in 1:13-cv-00128-GMS, 27 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 37 in 1:13-cv-00362-GMS, 27 in 1:13-cv-00129-GMS, 32 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to submit a Protective Order to August 26, 2014 filed by Cook Medical Incorporated, Cook Incorporated, Cook Medical Inc. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 8/12/2014. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 1:13-cv-00128-GMS, 1:13-cv-00129-GMS, 1:13-cv-00362-GMS(mdb)
2014-08-12
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Gore's Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's Requests for Production Nos. 1-53, and 2) Gore's Objections and Answers to Plaintiff's Interrogatories Nos. 1-11 filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 08/14/2014)
2014-08-14
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kevin M. Flannery for LifeScreen Sciences LLC added for electronic noticing. Associated Cases: 1:13-cv-00129-GMS, 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 1:12-cv-01793-GMS(els)
2014-08-19
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to submit a Protective Order to September 3, 2014 - filed by Cook Incorporated, Cook Medical Incorporated, Cook Medical Inc.. (Moore, David) (Entered: 08/26/2014)
2014-08-26
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SO ORDERED - re (42 in 1:13-cv-00362-GMS, 37 in 1:13-cv-00128-GMS, 38 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 33 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 32 in 1:13-cv-00129-GMS) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to submit a Protective Order to September 3, 2014 filed by Cook Medical Incorporated, Cook Incorporated, Cook Medical Inc. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 8/26/2014. Associated Cases: 1:13-cv-00129-GMS, 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 1:13-cv-00128-GMS, 1:13-cv-00362-GMS(mdb)
2014-08-26
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ANSWER to Amended Complaint, re: 30 Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against LifePort Sciences LLC by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 08/29/2014)
2014-08-29
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to submit a Protective Order to September 8, 2014 (filed on behalf of all parties) - filed by Cook Incorporated, Cook Medical Incorporated, Cook Medical Inc.. (Moore, David) (Entered: 09/03/2014)
2014-09-03
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of (i) Plaintiff's Objections and Responses to Gore's First Set of Requests for Interrogatories (1-5) and (ii) Plaintiff's Objections and Responses to Gore's First Set of Requests for Production (1-10) filed by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 09/05/2014)
2014-09-05
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SO ORDERED - re (43 in 1:13-cv-00362-GMS, 35 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 38 in 1:13-cv-00128-GMS, 33 in 1:13-cv-00129-GMS, 40 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to submit a Protective Order to September 8, 2014 (filed on behalf of all parties) filed by Cook Medical Incorporated, Cook Incorporated, Cook Medical Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 9/4/2014. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 1:13-cv-00128-GMS, 1:13-cv-00129-GMS, 1:13-cv-00362-GMS(mdb) (Entered: 09/08/2014)
2014-09-08
1
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to submit a Protective Order to 9/22/2014 - filed by LifePort Sciences LLC, LifeScreen Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 09/08/2014)
2014-09-08
1
SO ORDERED - re (38 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 42 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 35 in 1:13-cv-00129-GMS) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the parties to submit a Protective Order to 9/22/2014 filed by LifeScreen Sciences LLC, LifePort Sciences LLC. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 9/9/2014. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 1:13-cv-00129-GMS(mdb)
2014-09-09
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Disclosure of Initial Claim Charts under Default Standard for Discovery 4(c) filed by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 09/11/2014)
2014-09-11
1
ANSWER to 34 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 09/15/2014)
2014-09-15
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Amended Initial Disclosure of Asserted Patents and Accused Products filed by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 09/17/2014)
2014-09-17
1
PROPOSED ORDER Protective Order by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 09/22/2014)
2014-09-22
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SO ORDERED - re 42 Proposed Protective Order filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 9/25/2014. (mdb)
2014-09-25
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.'s Initial Invalidity Contentions and Production of Documents Pursuant to Paragraph 4(d) filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 10/20/2014)
2014-10-20
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Supplemental Objections and Responses to Gore's First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1, 3-5) filed by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 11/06/2014)
2014-11-06
1
STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order Regarding E-Discovery by LifePort Sciences LLC, LifeScreen Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 11/24/2014)
2014-11-24
1
SO ORDERED - re (45 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 44 in 1:13-cv-00129-GMS, 51 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 48 in 1:13-cv-00362-GMS, 43 in 1:13-cv-00128-GMS) Stipulation filed by LifeScreen Sciences LLC, LifePort Sciences LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 12/2/2014. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 1:13-cv-00128-GMS, 1:13-cv-00129-GMS, 1:13-cv-00362-GMS(mdb) (Entered: 12/04/2014)
2014-12-04
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NOTICE of Subpoena Requesting the Production of Documents and Tangible Things to be Served Upon Sidley Austin LLP by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 12/15/2014)
2014-12-15
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NOTICE of Subpoena Requesting the Production of Documents and Tangible Things to be Served Upon Edwards Lifesciences LLC by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 12/15/2014)
2014-12-15
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.'s Proposed Terms for Construction filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 01/16/2015)
2015-01-16
1
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney James Poradek, Esquire and Kevin P. Wagner, Esquire - filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 01/26/2015)
2015-01-26
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SO ORDERED - re 50 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney James Poradek, Esquire and Kevin P. Wagner, Esquire filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 1/26/2015. (mdb)
2015-01-26
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney James W. Poradek,Kevin P. Wagner for W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (dmp, )
2015-01-27
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NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Nina Y. Wang as co-counsel. Reason for request: No longer with the law firm of Faegre Baker Daniels LLP. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 02/02/2015)
2015-02-02
1
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to submit Joint Claim Construction Charts to 3/2/2015 - filed by LifePort Sciences LLC, LifeScreen Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 02/27/2015)
2015-02-27
1
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to submit Joint Claim Construction Charts to 3/4/2015 - filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 03/02/2015)
2015-03-02
1
SO ORDERED - re (52 in 1:13-cv-00128-GMS, 52 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 58 in 1:13-cv-00362-GMS, 51 in 1:13-cv-00129-GMS, 55 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to submit Joint Claim Construction Charts to 3/2/2015 filed by LifeScreen Sciences LLC, LifePort Sciences LLC. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 3/2/2015. Associated Cases: 1:13-cv-00362-GMS, 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 1:13-cv-00128-GMS, 1:13-cv-00129-GMS(mdb)
2015-03-02
1
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SO ORDERED, re (53 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 56 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS) STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to submit Joint Claim Construction Charts to 3/4/2015 filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 3/3/2015. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS(asw)
2015-03-03
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CLAIM Construction Chart by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 03/04/2015)
2015-03-04
1
Joint STIPULATION Re: Markman Briefing by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., Endologix Inc.. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 03/13/2015)
2015-03-13
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SO ORDERED - re (58 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 55 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS) Stipulation re Markman Briefing filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., Endologix Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 3/16/2015. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS(mdb) (Entered: 03/16/2015)
2015-03-16
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Defendant W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.'s First Set of Requests for Admission to Plaintiff Lifeport Sciences LLC (Nos. 1 - 30); and 2) Defendant W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.s Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff Lifeport Sciences LLC (No. 6) filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 04/02/2015)
2015-04-02
1
[SEALED] CLAIM CONSTRUCTION OPENING BRIEF filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-04-06
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DECLARATION re 58 Claim Construction Opening Brief Declaration of Kevin P. Wagner by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2 - 6, # 3 Exhibit 7 - 9, # 4 Exhibit 10 - 11, # 5 Exhibit 12 - 15, # 6 Exhibit 16.1, # 7 Exhibit 16.2, # 8 Exhibit 17 - 18, # 9 Exhibit 19 - 21, # 10 Exhibit 23 - 25, # 11 Exhibit 26 - 30, # 12 Exhibit 31 - 32)(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-04-06
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CLAIM CONSTRUCTION OPENING BRIEF filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-04-06
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[SEALED] EXHIBIT re 59 Declaration, Exhibit 22 to the Declaration of Kevin P. Wagner by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-04-06
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DECLARATION re (60 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS) Claim Construction Opening Brief, (60 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS) Claim Construction Opening Brief of James Moore, Jr., Ph.D. by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 04/06/2015)
2015-04-06
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REDACTED VERSION of 58 Claim Construction Opening Brief by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 22)(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-13
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.'s Supplemental Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 04/21/2015)
2015-04-21
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CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ANSWERING BRIEF re 60 Claim Construction Opening Brief filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 33)(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 04/24/2015)
2015-04-24
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CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ANSWERING BRIEF re 58 Claim Construction Opening Brief filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 04/24/2015)
2015-04-24
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DECLARATION re (66 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS) Claim Construction Answering Brief, (64 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS) Claim Construction Answering Brief of Derek Brader by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 2, # 2 Exhibit 3, # 3 Exhibit 4, # 4 Exhibit 5, # 5 Exhibit 6, # 6 Exhibit 7, # 7 Exhibit 8, # 8 Exhibit 9, # 9 Exhibit 10)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 04/24/2015)
2015-04-24
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Joint APPENDIX of Intrinsic Evidence by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Tab 1, # 2 Tab 2, # 3 Tab 3, # 4 Tab 4, # 5 Tab 5, # 6 Tab 6, # 7 Tab 7, # 8 Tab 9, # 9 Tab 10, # 10 Tab 11, # 11 Tab 15, # 12 Tab 16, # 13 Tab 17, # 14 Tab 22, # 15 Tab 23, # 16 Tab 27, # 17 Tab 28, # 18 Tab 29, # 19 Tab 30, # 20 Tab 31, # 21 Tab 32, # 22 Tab 33, # 23 Tab 34, # 24 Tab 35, # 25 Tab 36, # 26 Tab 37, # 27 Tab 38, # 28 Tab 39, # 29 Tab 40, # 30 Tab 42, # 31 Tab 56, # 32 Tab 57)(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-28
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of (i) Plaintiff's Objections and Responses to W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.'s Second Set of Interrogatories to LifePort Sciences LLC (No. 6) and (ii) Plaintiff's Responses to W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.'s First Set of Requests for Admission to Plaintiff LifePort Sciences LLC (Nos. 1-30) filed by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 05/14/2015)
2015-05-14
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STIPULATION Regarding Claim Construction by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 05/21/2015)
2015-05-21
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ORAL ORDER - In light of the Stipulation Regarding Claim Construction (DI 67 in CA No. 12-1791, DI 70 in CA No. 12-1792), the parties shall complete their claim construction arguments by the end of the day on Thursday, May 28, 2015. The afternoon of Friday, May 29, 2015 will not be available for the parties to continue their claim construction presentations, as previously scheduled at the June 23, 2014 conference. The court will not hear arguments concerning indefiniteness at the Markman hearing. Such arguments should be raised according to the court's summary judgment procedures. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 5/21/2015. (mdb)
2015-05-21
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Oral Order
2015-05-21
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SO ORDERED - re (67 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 70 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS) Stipulation Regarding Claim Construction filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 5/21/2015. (mdb) (Entered: 05/22/2015)
2015-05-22
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gregory M. Sleet - Markman Hearing held on 5/28/2015. Claim Construction Presentations; The Court will take the matter under advisement and issue a ruling in due course. (Court Reporter Kevin Maurer.) Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS(mdb)
2015-05-28
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Philip Ducker for LifePort Sciences LLC, Philip Ducker for LifeScreen Sciences LLC added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. Associated Cases: 1:13-cv-00128-GMS, 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 1:12-cv-01792-GMS, 1:13-cv-00129-GMS, 1:13-cv-00362-GMS(dmp, )
2015-05-28
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Markman Hearing
2015-05-28
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2015-05-28
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Emily K. Puchalski - filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/02/2015)
2015-06-02
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc. on 7/14/2015 filed by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 06/03/2015)
2015-06-03
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of W.L. Gore and Associates, Inc. on 7/16/2015 filed by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 06/03/2015)
2015-06-03
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Ace Baty on 7/8/2015 filed by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 06/03/2015)
2015-06-03
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Michael Vonesh on 7/9/2015 filed by LifePort Sciences LLC.(Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 06/03/2015)
2015-06-03
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SO ORDERED - re 72 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Emily K. Puchalski filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 6/3/2015. (mdb)
2015-06-03
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Emily K. Puchalski for W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (klc)
2015-06-03
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SO ORDERED
2015-06-03
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2015-06-03
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MOTION to Amend/Correct 34 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim - filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 7.1.1 Certification, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Text of Proposed Order)(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 77 MOTION to Amend/Correct 34 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 6/25/2015. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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NOTICE of Subpoena to be served upon James M. Urzedowski by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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NOTICE of Subpoena to be served Upon Joshua L. Cohen by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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NOTICE of Subpoena to be served upon Kevin G. Waddick by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of LifePort Sciences, LLC pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6) on June 25, 2015 filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Cristin Wagner on June 23, 2015 filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Joshua Graham on June 24, 2015 filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc..(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/08/2015)
2015-06-08
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NOTICE of of Subpoena by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/11/2015)
2015-06-11
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NOTICE of of Subpoena by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. on Paul F. Chouinard (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/15/2015)
2015-06-15
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Official Transcript of Markman Hrg. held on 05 28 15 before Judge Sleet. Court Reporter/Transcriber Maurer. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/7/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/17/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/14/2015. (kjm) (Entered: 06/16/2015)
2015-06-16
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NOTICE of Subsequent Authority by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc., Endologix Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A & B)(Heaney, Julia) (Entered: 06/17/2015)
2015-06-17
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STATEMENT re (80 in 1:12-cv-01791-GMS, 88 in 1:12-cv-01792-GMS) Notice (Other) Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Notice of Subsequent Authority by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 06/18/2015)
2015-06-18
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Dr. Michael D. Dake on July 22, 2015 and Subpoena filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/19/2015)
2015-06-19
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Andrew Cragg on July 21, 2015 and Subpoena filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/19/2015)
2015-06-19
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Patrick C. Bottini - filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 06/23/2015)
2015-06-23
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff to respond to Defendant's Motion for Leave to Amend Its Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims to the Amended Complaint to 7/8/2015 - filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Michael) (Entered: 06/25/2015)
2015-06-25
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SO ORDERED - re 92 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Patrick C. Bottini filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 6/25/2015. (mdb)
2015-06-25
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SO ORDERED
2015-06-25
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Patrick C. Bottini for W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (klc)
2015-06-26
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2015-06-26
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SO ORDERED - re 93 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff to respond to Defendant's Motion for Leave to Amend Its Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims to the Amended Complaint to 7/8/2015. Set Briefing Schedule: re 77 MOTION to Amend/Correct 34 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim . (Answering Brief due 7/8/2015.). Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 6/29/2015. (mdb)
2015-06-29
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~Util - Set Briefing Schedule - open,ans,reply,surreply AND SO ORDERED
2015-06-29
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NOTICE of Withdrawal of Subpoenas by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. re 79 Notice (Other), 86 Notice (Other), 85 Notice (Other), 81 Notice (Other), 80 Notice (Other), 91 Notice to Take Deposition, 90 Notice to Take Deposition (Kraman, Pilar) (Entered: 07/02/2015)
2015-07-02
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff to respond to Defendant's Motion for Leave to Amend Its Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims to the Amended Complaint to 7/22/2015 - filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 07/08/2015)
2015-07-08
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SO ORDERED - re 95 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff to respond to Defendant's Motion for Leave to Amend Its Answer, Affirmative Defenses, and Counterclaims to the Amended Complaint to 7/22/2015 filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 7/8/2015. (mdb)
2015-07-08
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SO ORDERED
2015-07-08
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STIPULATION of Dismissal by LifePort Sciences LLC. (Farnan, Brian) (Entered: 07/10/2015)
2015-07-10
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~Util - Terminate Civil Case AND SO ORDERED
2015-07-14
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SO ORDERED - re 96 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by LifePort Sciences LLC. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 7/14/2015. ***Civil Case Terminated*** (mdb)
2015-07-14
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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s). (mdb) (Entered: 10/28/2015)
2015-10-28
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