Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. v. Warner Chilcott Company LLC
1:13-cv-02088
Overview
Case Number
1:13-cv-02088
Filing Date
2013-12-24
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 FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT - filed against Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-1431586.) - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(mdb) (Entered: 12/26/2013)
2013-12-24
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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT - filed against Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-1431586.) - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(mdb) (Entered: 12/26/2013)
2013-12-24
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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT - filed against Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-1431586.) - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(mdb) (Entered: 12/26/2013)
2013-12-24
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Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mdb) (Entered: 12/26/2013)
2013-12-24
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Supplemental information for patent cases involving an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) - Date Patentee(s) Received Notice: 11/8/13. Date of Expiration of Patent: 4/8/18. Thirty Month Stay Deadline: Not Applicable. (mdb) (Entered: 12/26/2013)
2013-12-24
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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 5,989,581; . (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 12/26/2013)
2013-12-26
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Return of Service Executed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. Warner Chilcott (US) LLC served on 12/26/2013, answer due 1/16/2014. (Fahnestock, Derek) (Entered: 12/26/2013)
2013-12-26
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Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Warner Chilcott (US) LLC on 12/26/2013; Warner Chilcott Company LLC on 12/26/2013. 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. (rwc)
2013-12-26
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No Summons Issued. (mdb)
2013-12-26
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Case Assigned to Judge Gregory M. Sleet. Please include the initials of the Judge (GMS) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)
2013-12-27
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REQUEST FOR WAIVER of Service sent to Warner Chilcott Company, LLC c/o Brian Anderson Esq., Actavis, Inc. on 12/30/2013 by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. Waiver of Service due by 1/29/2014. (Fahnestock, Derek) (Entered: 01/02/2014)
2014-01-02
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WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.: For Warner Chilcott Company LLC waiver sent on 12/30/2013, answer due 2/28/2014. (Fahnestock, Derek) (Entered: 01/02/2014)
2014-01-02
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer, Move or Otherwise Respond to Complaint to January 23, 2014 - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V., Warner Chilcott (US) LLC. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 01/14/2014)
2014-01-14
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SO ORDERED, re 8 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer, Move or Otherwise Respond to Complaint to January 23, 2014 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V., Warner Chilcott (US) LLC. Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Warner Chilcott (US) LLC answer due 1/23/2014. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 1/15/14. (mmm)
2014-01-15
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MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter, MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss Count I Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) and 12(b)(1) - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Phillips, John) (Entered: 01/23/2014)
2014-01-23
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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss Count I Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) and 12(b)(1) filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 2/10/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Phillips, John) (Entered: 01/23/2014)
2014-01-23
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ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, COUNTERCLAIM against Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. by Warner Chilcott Company LLC, Warner Chilcott (US) LLC.(Phillips, John) (Entered: 01/23/2014)
2014-01-23
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Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Actavis plc for Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 01/23/2014)
2014-01-23
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss to February 18, 2014 - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Fahnestock, Derek) (Entered: 02/07/2014)
2014-02-07
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SO ORDERED, re 13 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss to February 18, 2014 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V., Reset Briefing Schedule: re 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss Count I Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) and 12(b)(1). (Answering Brief due 2/18/2014.). Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 2/10/2014. (asw)
2014-02-10
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Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss Count I Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) and 12(b)(1) to February 21, 2014 - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Fahnestock, Derek) (Entered: 02/18/2014)
2014-02-18
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ANSWER to 11 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Fahnestock, Derek) (Entered: 02/18/2014)
2014-02-18
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STIPULATION of Dismissal Of Plaintiff's Allegations Under §§ 271(a)-(c) And Withdrawal Of Defendants' Partial Motion To Dismiss by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Fahnestock, Derek) (Entered: 02/20/2014)
2014-02-20
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SO ORDERED, re 14 Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss Count I Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) and 12(b)(1) to February 21, 2014 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V., Reset Briefing Schedule: re 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction Over the Subject Matter MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Defendants' Partial Motion to Dismiss Count I Pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(6) and 12(b)(1). (Answering Brief due 2/21/2014.). Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 2/20/2014. (asw)
2014-02-20
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SO ORDERED, re 16 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 2/21/2014. (asw) (Entered: 02/21/2014)
2014-02-21
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Zachary L. Sorman, Kevin E. Warner, and Michael K. Nutter - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Sorman Pro Hac Certification, # 2 Warner Pro Hac Certification, # 3 Nutter Pro Hac Certification)(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 03/25/2014)
2014-03-25
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SO ORDERED, re 18 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Zachary L. Sorman, Kevin E. Warner, and Michael K. Nutter filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 3/25/2014. (asw)
2014-03-25
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Zachary L. Sorman for Warner Chilcott Company LLC added for electronic noticing. (dmp, )
2014-03-27
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kevin E. Warner for Warner Chilcott Company LLC added for electronic noticing. (rbe)
2014-03-31
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ORAL ORDER SCHEDULING A RULE 16.2b SCHEDULING TELECONFERENCE: A Rule 16.2b Scheduling Teleconference has been set in this matter for Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 11:30 AM with the Honorable Gregory M. Sleet. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report by the close of business on Monday, April 14, 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 4/10/2014. (ctd)
2014-04-10
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Joel M. Wallace - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Wallace Pro Hac Certification)(Phillips, John) (Entered: 04/11/2014)
2014-04-11
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Joel M. Wallace for Warner Chilcott Company LLC added for electronic noticing. (dmp, )
2014-04-11
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ORAL ORDER RESCHEDULING THE RULE 16.2b SCHEDULING TELECONFERENCE: The Rule 16.2b Scheduling Teleconference currently set in this matter for Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at 11:30 AM with the Honorable Gregory M. Sleet HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED, at the request of plaintiff's counsel, to Friday, May 2, 2014, at 10:00 AM. The parties shall file a Joint Status Report by the close of business on Tuesday, April 29, 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 4/11/2014. (ctd)
2014-04-11
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SO ORDERED, re 19 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Joel M. Wallace filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 4/11/2014. (asw)
2014-04-11
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Michael K. Nutter for Warner Chilcott Company LLC added for electronic noticing. (dmp, )
2014-04-11
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MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Raymond N. Nimrod, Gregory D. Bonifield, Evangeline Shih, Preston J. Imperatore and Catherine T. Mattes of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 04/14/2014)
2014-04-14
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SO ORDERED, re 20 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Raymond N. Nimrod, Gregory D. Bonifield, Evangeline Shih, Preston J. Imperatore and Catherine T. Mattes of Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 4/14/2014. (asw)
2014-04-14
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' First Set of Rule 34 Requests For Production to Plainitff Merck Sharp & Dohme, B.V. filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 04/16/2014)
2014-04-16
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.'s First Set Of Requests For Production Of Documents And Things (Nos. 18) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 04/22/2014)
2014-04-22
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Joint STATUS REPORT by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 04/29/2014)
2014-04-29
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Merck Sharp & Dohme's Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosures filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 04/30/2014)
2014-04-30
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INITIAL DISCLOSURES pursuant to Rule 26 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Phillips, John) (Entered: 05/01/2014)
2014-05-01
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Joint STATUS REPORT, REVISED by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 05/01/2014)
2014-05-01
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Pro Hac Vice Attorney Raymond N. Nimrod,Gregory D. Bonifield,Preston J. Imperatore,Evangeline Shih,Catherine T. Mattes for Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. added for electronic noticing. (els)
2014-05-01
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet - Telephone Scheduling Conference held on 5/2/2014. Amendment of Pleadings and Joinder of Parties due by 10/31/2014; Fact Discovery due by 3/31/2015; Expert Reports: Opening due by 6/2/2015, the parties will decide on the remaining dates for completion of expert discovery; A 3-Hour Markman Hearing is scheduled for 2/25/2015 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 4A; Claim Construction Briefing: Opening due by 12/4/2014, Answering due by 1/15/2015; Pretrial Order due by 11/19/2015; A Pretrial Conference(by telephone) is scheduled for 12/2/2015 at 10:00 a.m.; A 7-day Bench Trial is scheduled for 1/19/2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 4A; Plaintiff's counsel shall prepare and submit a proposed scheduling order to the court by 5/9/2014. Case is referred to the Magistrate Judge for ADR. (Court Reporter Kevin Maurer.) (mdb)
2014-05-02
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Joint PROPOSED ORDER - Scheduling Order re Telephone Conference,,, by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 D.Fahnestock letter to Chief Judge Sleet)(Fahnestock, Derek) (Entered: 05/09/2014)
2014-05-09
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SO ORDERED - re 27 Proposed Order filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V., Setting Scheduling Order Deadlines: Amendment of Pleadings and Joinder of Parties due by 10/31/2014; Fact Discovery due by 3/31/2015; Expert Discovery due by 10/2/2015; A 3-Hour Markman Hearing is scheduled for 2/25/2015 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 4A; Claim Construction Briefing: Opening due by 12/4/2014, Answering due by 1/15/2015; Pretrial Order due by 11/19/2015; A Pretrial Conference (by telephone) is scheduled for 12/2/2015 at 10:00 a.m.; A 7-day Bench Trial is scheduled for 1/19/2016 at 9:00 a.m. in Courtroom 4A; Plaintiff's counsel shall prepare and submit a proposed scheduling order to the court by 5/9/2014. Case is referred to the Magistrate Judge for ADR. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 5/12/2014. (mdb)
2014-05-12
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ORDER Setting Teleconference: Plaintiff's counsel to initiate the call. A Telephone Conference is set for 6/4/2014 at 10:30 AM EASTERN TIME before Judge Mary Pat Thynge to discuss ADR. Signed by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 5/13/14. (cak) (Entered: 05/13/2014)
2014-05-13
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CASE REFERRED to Judge Thynge for Mediation. (cak)
2014-05-13
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.'s Responses to Defendants' First Set of Rule 34 Requests for Production to Plaintiff Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. (Nos. 1-53) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 05/20/2014)
2014-05-20
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants Warner Chilcott Company, LLC and Warner Chilcott (US), LLC's Responses to Plaintiff Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.'s First Set of Requests for Production of Documents and Things (Nos. 1-8) re 22 Notice of Service filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 05/22/2014)
2014-05-22
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to Submit a Proposed Protective Order to June 5, 2014 - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Haney, Megan) (Entered: 05/22/2014)
2014-05-22
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NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Joel M. Wallace as co-counsel. Reason for request: Mr. Wallace is no longer with Winston & Strawn LLP.. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 05/27/2014)
2014-05-27
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SO ORDERED - re 31 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to Submit a Proposed Protective Order to June 5, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 5/27/2014. (mdb)
2014-05-27
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Warner Chilcott's Initial Disclosures Under Paragraph 3 of the Default Standard for Discovery filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 06/02/2014)
2014-06-02
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of MSD's Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Paragraph 3(a)-(c) of Default Discovery Standard filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 06/02/2014)
2014-06-02
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ORAL ORDER: A teleconference is scheduled for 10/16/14 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time with Judge Thynge. Defense counsel shall initiate the teleconference call. Ordered by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 6/4/14. (cak) Modified on 6/4/2014 (cak). (Entered: 06/04/2014)
2014-06-04
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CORRECTING ENTRY: The teleconference in DI 35 is scheduled for 10/16/14 at 10:00 AM Eastern, not 9/16/14. (cak)
2014-06-04
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME For Parties to Submit a Proposed Protective Order to June 19, 2014 - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Haney, Megan) (Entered: 06/05/2014)
2014-06-05
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SO ORDERED - re 36 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME For Parties to Submit a Proposed Protective Order to June 19, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 6/5/2014. (mdb)
2014-06-05
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants First Set of Rule 33 Interrogatories to Plaintiff (Nos. 1-9) filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 06/11/2014)
2014-06-11
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.'s First Set of Interrogatories to Defendants Warner Chilcott Company, LLC and Warner Chilcott (US), LLC (Nos. 1-8) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 06/11/2014)
2014-06-11
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to Submit a Proposed Protective Order to July 9, 2014 - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Haney, Megan) (Entered: 06/19/2014)
2014-06-19
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SO ORDERED - re 39 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to Submit a Proposed Protective Order to July 9, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Ordered by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 6/20/2014. (mdb)
2014-06-20
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to Submit a Proposed Protective Order to July 23, 2014 - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Haney, Megan) (Entered: 07/09/2014)
2014-07-09
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SO ORDERED - re 40 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for the Parties to Submit a Proposed Protective Order to July 23, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 7/15/2014. (mdb) (Entered: 07/16/2014)
2014-07-16
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.'S Second Set Of Requests For Production Of Documents And Things (Nos. 9-67) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 07/16/2014)
2014-07-16
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Antonius Paulus Sam on October 28, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 07/17/2014)
2014-07-17
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Hendrik De Nijs on October 21, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 07/17/2014)
2014-07-17
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Johannes Joseph Groenewegen on October 14, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 07/17/2014)
2014-07-17
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Johannes Antonius Hendrickus Van Laarhoven on October 23, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 07/17/2014)
2014-07-17
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Herman Vromans on October 16, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 07/17/2014)
2014-07-17
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Responses to Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-8) filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 07/18/2014)
2014-07-18
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' First Set of Rule 33 Interrogatories to Plaintiff (Nos. 1-9) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 07/18/2014)
2014-07-18
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Submit Proposed Protective Order to August 6, 2014 - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Haney, Megan) (Entered: 07/23/2014)
2014-07-23
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SO ORDERED - re 50 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Submit Proposed Protective Order to August 6, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 7/24/2014. (mdb) (Entered: 07/25/2014)
2014-07-25
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Second Set of Rule 33 Interrogatories to Plainitff (No. 10) filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 08/01/2014)
2014-08-01
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.'s Initial Infringement Claim Chart Pursuant to Paragraph 4(c) of the Default Standard for Discovery filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 08/04/2014)
2014-08-04
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Submit a Proposed Protective Order to August 20, 2014 - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Haney, Megan) (Entered: 08/07/2014)
2014-08-07
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SO ORDERED - re 54 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Submit a Proposed Protective Order to August 20, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 8/8/2014. (mdb)
2014-08-08
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Wouter de Graaff on November 5, 2014 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 08/11/2014)
2014-08-11
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants Warner Chilcott Company, LLC and Warner Chilcott (US), LLCs Responses to Plaintiff Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.s Second Set of Requests for Production of Documents and Things (Nos. 9-67) filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 08/15/2014)
2014-08-15
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PROPOSED ORDER [STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER] by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 08/18/2014)
2014-08-18
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SO ORDERED - re 57 Stipulated Protective Order filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 8/19/2014. (mdb)
2014-08-19
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Initial Invalidity Contentions for the '581 Patent filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 09/02/2014)
2014-09-02
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Responses To Defendants' Second Set Of Rule 33 Interrogatories To Plaintiff (No. 10) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 09/02/2014)
2014-09-02
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' First Supplemental Response to Interrogatory No. 1 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 09/16/2014)
2014-09-16
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ORAL ORDER: The teleconference with Judge Thynge scheduled for 10/16/14 at 10:00 AM EASTERN TIME is cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Ordered by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 9/23/14. (cak) (Entered: 09/23/2014)
2014-09-23
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Amended Initial Invalidity Contentions for the '581 Patent filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 10/16/2014)
2014-10-16
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MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer and Counterclaims - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 1A, # 3 Exhibit 1B, # 4 Exhibit 1C, # 5 Exhibit 1D, # 6 Exhibit 1E (Part 1), # 7 Exhibit 1E (Part 2), # 8 Exhibit 1E (Part 3), # 9 Exhibit 1E (Part 4), # 10 Exhibit 2)(Phillips, John) (Entered: 10/22/2014)
2014-10-22
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OPENING BRIEF in Support re 63 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer and Counterclaims filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/10/2014. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 10/22/2014)
2014-10-22
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STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff to File Answering Brief to November 14, 2014 - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Curry, Thomas) (Entered: 11/10/2014)
2014-11-10
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CLAIM Construction Chart by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Curry, Thomas) (Entered: 11/13/2014)
2014-11-13
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ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 63 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer and Counterclaims filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 11/24/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-C)(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 11/14/2014)
2014-11-14
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SO ORDERED - re 65 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Plaintiff to File Answering Brief to November 14, 2014 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 11/17/2014. (mdb)
2014-11-17
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Gregory R. Muir on 1/6/2015 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Phillips, John) (Entered: 11/18/2014)
2014-11-18
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NOTICE of of Subpoenas to Produce Documents by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Phillips, John) (Entered: 11/18/2014)
2014-11-18
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NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's 11/19/2014 Supplemental Responses To Defendants' First And Second Sets Of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-3, 5-8, 10) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 11/19/2014)
2014-11-19
1
REPLY BRIEF re 63 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Answer and Counterclaims filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 11/24/2014)
2014-11-24
1
CLAIM CONSTRUCTION OPENING BRIEF filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 12/04/2014)
2014-12-04
1
CLAIM CONSTRUCTION OPENING BRIEF filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 12/04/2014)
2014-12-04
1
Second NOTICE of Subpoena to Gregory R. Muir by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Phillips, John) (Entered: 12/19/2014)
2014-12-19
1
NOTICE to Take Deposition of William M. Blackstone on January 20, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 12/19/2014)
2014-12-19
1
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Rik Broekkamp on January 27, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 12/19/2014)
2014-12-19
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's 12/29/2014 Supplemental Response To Defendants' First Set Of Interrogatories (No. 4) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 12/29/2014)
2014-12-29
1
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Joyce DelGaudio on February 5, 2015 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 01/12/2015)
2015-01-12
1
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Ryan Loughlin on February 17, 2015 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 01/12/2015)
2015-01-12
1
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Deborah Caldwell on February 19, 2015 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 01/12/2015)
2015-01-12
1
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME by which the parties shall file their answering claim construction briefs to January 20, 2015 - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 01/14/2015)
2015-01-14
1
SO ORDERED - re 81 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME by which the parties shall file their answering claim construction briefs to January 20, 2015 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 1/15/2015. (mdb)
2015-01-15
1
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CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ANSWERING BRIEF filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 01/20/2015)
2015-01-20
1
CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ANSWERING BRIEF re 72 Claim Construction Opening Brief filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-B)(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 01/20/2015)
2015-01-20
1
Joint APPENDIX OF INTRINSIC EVIDENCE by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2)(Curry, Thomas) (Entered: 01/22/2015)
2015-01-22
1
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Christy Moffett on March 10, 2015 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Curry, Thomas) (Entered: 01/26/2015)
2015-01-26
1
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Brendan Muldoon on March 17, 2015 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Curry, Thomas) (Entered: 01/26/2015)
2015-01-26
1
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Andrew Walker on March 20, 2015 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Curry, Thomas) (Entered: 01/26/2015)
2015-01-26
1
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Merck Sharp & Dohme, B.V. on March 17, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Phillips, John) (Entered: 01/29/2015)
2015-01-29
1
[SEALED] NOTICE to Take Deposition of Warner Chilcott Company, LLC and Warner Chilcott (US), LLC pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 30(b)(6) on March 24, 2015 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 02/09/2015)
2015-02-09
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NOTICE to Take Deposition of Eric Cox on March 25, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Phillips, John) (Entered: 02/10/2015)
2015-02-10
1
NOTICE of Subpoena to William M. Blackstone by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Phillips, John) (Entered: 02/10/2015)
2015-02-10
1
STIPULATION regarding claim construction by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-24
1
SO ORDERED - re 92 Stipulation. The Markman Hearing scheduled for February 25, 2015 at 9:30m AM is CANCELLED. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 2/24/2015. (mdb) (Entered: 02/24/2015)
2015-02-24
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Plaintiff's Requests for Admission; (2) Plaintiff Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.'s Second Set of Interrogatories to Defendants Warner Chilcott Company, LLC and Warner Chilcott (US), LLC (Nos. 9-13); and (3) Plaintiff Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.'s Third Set of Requests for Production of Documents and Things (Nos. 68 and 69) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 02/27/2015)
2015-02-27
1
NOTICE of Appearance by David A. Bilson on behalf of Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC (Bilson, David) (Entered: 03/13/2015)
2015-03-13
1
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME For Various Deadlines to Various Dates Listed - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 03/30/2015)
2015-03-30
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Second Amended Invalidity Contentions for the '581 Patent filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Bilson, David) (Entered: 04/01/2015)
2015-04-01
1
SO ORDERED - re 96 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME For Various Deadlines to Various Dates Listed. Fact Discovery completed by 4/30/2015. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 3/31/2015. (mdb) (Entered: 04/02/2015)
2015-04-02
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendants' Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's Requests for Admission; (2) Defendants' Responses and Objections to Plaintiff's Second Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 9-13); and (3) Defendants Warner Chilcott Company, LLC and Warner Chilcott (US), LLC's Responses to Plaintiff Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.'s Third Set of Requests for Production of Documents and Things (Nos. 68 and 69) filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Bilson, David) (Entered: 04/07/2015)
2015-04-07
1
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Johannes Joseph Groenwegen on April 16, 2015 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Phillips, John) (Entered: 04/07/2015)
2015-04-07
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Objections and Responses to Plaintiff's 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice to Warner Chilcott filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Bilson, David) (Entered: 04/13/2015)
2015-04-13
1
NOTICE to Take Deposition of Andrew Boyer on April 21, 2015 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 04/16/2015)
2015-04-16
1
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME To Commence Expert Discovery to Various Dates Listed - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 05/07/2015)
2015-05-07
1
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Brian J. Nisbet - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Brian J. Nisbet)(Bilson, David) (Entered: 05/08/2015)
2015-05-08
1
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kurt A. Mathas - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Kurt A. Mathas)(Bilson, David) (Entered: 05/08/2015)
2015-05-08
1
SO ORDERED - re 103 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME To Commence Expert Discovery to Various Dates Listed filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 5/7/2015. (mdb) (Entered: 05/11/2015)
2015-05-11
1
SO ORDERED
2015-05-11
1
No Actions
SO ORDERED - re 105 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Kurt A. Mathas filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC, 104 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Brian J. Nisbet filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 5/11/2015. (mdb)
2015-05-11
1
No Actions
Add Attorneys - PHV only
2015-05-12
1
No Actions
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kurt A. Mathas for Warner Chilcott (US) 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. (els)
2015-05-12
1
No Actions
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Brian J. Nisbet for Warner Chilcott (US) 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. (dmp, )
2015-05-12
1
No Actions
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME regarding expert discovery schedule to (various, see Stipulation) - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Curry, Thomas) (Entered: 06/16/2015)
2015-06-16
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SO ORDERED - re 107 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME regarding expert discovery schedule to (various, see Stipulation) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 6/18/2015. (mdb) (Entered: 06/19/2015)
2015-06-19
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of the (1) Expert Report of Patrick Kiser, Ph.D. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(2); (2) Expert Report of Geoffrey W. Coates, Ph.D.; and (3) Expert Report of Teresa L. Knight, M.D., FACOG filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Bilson, David) (Entered: 06/22/2015)
2015-06-22
1
Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to provide expert deposition availability to June 30, 2015 - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Kraftschik, Stephen) (Entered: 06/24/2015)
2015-06-24
1
SO ORDERED - re 110 Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to provide expert deposition availability to June 30, 2015 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V., Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: ( Opening Expert Reports due by 6/30/2015.). Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 6/26/2015. (mdb) (Entered: 06/29/2015)
2015-06-29
1
ORDER - granting 63 Motion for Leave to File Amended Answer and Counterclaims. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 7/10/2015. (mdb) (Entered: 07/10/2015)
2015-07-10
1
Amended ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, COUNTERCLAIM against Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. by Warner Chilcott Company LLC, Warner Chilcott (US) LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E (Part 1), # 6 Exhibit E (Part 2), # 7 Exhibit E (Part 3), # 8 Exhibit E (Part 4))(Phillips, John) (Entered: 07/14/2015)
2015-07-14
1
ANSWER to 113 Answer to Complaint,, Counterclaim, [Plaintiff's Answer to Defendants' Counterclaims] by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V..(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 08/12/2015)
2015-08-12
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Expert Report of Jayanth Panyam, Ph.D.; and (2) Rebuttal Expert Report of Geoffrey W. Coates, Ph.D. filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 08/17/2015)
2015-08-17
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Report of Deforest McDuff, Ph.D.; (2) Reply Expert Report of Teresa L. Knight, M.D., FACOG; and (3) Reply Expert Report of Patrick Kiser, Ph.D. filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Phillips, John) (Entered: 09/03/2015)
2015-09-03
1
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Matthew A. Traupman - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14
1
SO ORDERED - re 117 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Matthew A. Traupman filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 9/14/2015. (mdb)
2015-09-14
1
No Actions
SO ORDERED
2015-09-14
1
No Actions
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Supplemental Rebuttal Expert Report of Geoffrey W. Coates, Ph.D. filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 09/16/2015)
2015-09-16
1
[SEALED] Proposed Pretrial Order by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A-P)(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 11/19/2015)
2015-11-19
1
ORAL ORDER RESCHEDULING THE PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: The Pretrial Conference (via telephone) currently set in this matter for Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at 10:00 AM with the Honorable Gregory M. Sleet HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED to Monday, November 30, 2015, at 10:00 AM. Counsel for plaintiff is directed to initiate the call and contact chambers at (302) 573-4559 once all the participants are on the line. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 11/24/2015. (ctd)
2015-11-24
1
No Actions
Oral Order
2015-11-24
1
No Actions
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gregory M. Sleet - Final Pretrial Conference via telephone held on 11/30/2015. Discussion on the parties' evidentiary issues outlined in the Final Proposed Pretrial Order ( 119 ). The length of the trial has been reduced to five (5) days. (Court Reporter Kevin Maurer.) (mdb)
2015-11-30
1
No Actions
Pretrial Conference - Final
2015-11-30
1
No Actions
Official Transcript of PTC by Phone held on 11 30 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 1/4/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/11/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/10/2016. (kjm) (Entered: 12/11/2015)
2015-12-11
1
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Notice Pursuant to 35 USC 282 filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC.(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 12/18/2015)
2015-12-18
1
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Matthew Robson - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Curry, Thomas) (Entered: 01/05/2016)
2016-01-05
1
SO ORDERED - re 122 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Matthew Robson filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 1/6/2016. (mdb)
2016-01-06
1
No Actions
SO ORDERED
2016-01-06
1
No Actions
STIPULATION // Supplemental Joint Pretrial Stipulations (supplementing Exhibit A to pretrial order) re 119 Proposed Pretrial Order by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 01/13/2016)
2016-01-13
1
SO ORDERED - re 123 Stipulation of Supplemental Joint Pretrial Stipulations filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 1/13/2016. (mdb) (Entered: 01/13/2016)
2016-01-13
1
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney George C. Lombardi - filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of George C. Lombardi)(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 01/15/2016)
2016-01-15
1
ORAL ORDER SCHEDULING A TELECONFERENCE: A Status Teleconference is set in this matter for Friday, January 15, 2016, at 2:00 PM with the Honorable Gregory M. Sleet. Counsel for plaintiff is directed to initiate the call and contact chambers at (302) 573-4559 once all the participants are on the line. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 1/15/2016. (asw)
2016-01-15
1
No Actions
SO ORDERED - re 125 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney George C. Lombardi filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 1/15/2016. (mdb)
2016-01-15
1
No Actions
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gregory M. Sleet - Telephone Conference held on 1/15/2016. The parties have agreed on some of the issues that were to be addressed during the bench trial. Plaintiff's request for a modification of the trial schedule is denied, but due to the Court's schedule, day two will adjourn at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, begin day three at 9:30 AM on Thursday, and adjourn day four at 4:00 PM on Friday of next week. The number of days allotted for the trial remains at five. (Court Reporter Kevin Maurer.) (mdb)
2016-01-15
1
No Actions
SO ORDERED
2016-01-15
1
No Actions
Telephone Conference
2016-01-15
1
No Actions
Oral Order
2016-01-15
1
No Actions
STIPULATION Second Supplemental Joint Pretrial Stipulations re 119 Proposed Pretrial Order by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 01/19/2016)
2016-01-19
1
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michelle L. Ernst - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 01/19/2016)
2016-01-19
1
SO ORDERED - re 127 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michelle L. Ernst filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 1/19/2016. (mdb)
2016-01-19
1
No Actions
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gregory M. Sleet - Bench Trial Day One held on 1/19/2016. Opening statements; Defendants' case. (Court Reporter Kevin Maurer.) (mdb)
2016-01-19
1
No Actions
SO ORDERED
2016-01-19
1
No Actions
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gregory M. Sleet - Bench Trial Day Two held on 1/20/2016. Defendants' case continued. (Court Reporter Kevin Maurer.) (mdb)
2016-01-20
1
No Actions
Bench Trial - Begun
2016-01-20
1
No Actions
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gregory M. Sleet - Bench Trial Day Three held on 1/21/2016. Defendants rest; Plaintiff's case; Plaintiff rests. (Court Reporter Kevin Maurer.) (mdb)
2016-01-21
1
No Actions
Bench Trial - Held
2016-01-21
1
No Actions
SO ORDERED - re 126 Stipulated Second Supplemental Joint Pretrial Stipulations filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 1/20/2016. (mdb) (Entered: 01/22/2016)
2016-01-22
1
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gregory M. Sleet - Bench Trial Day Four completed on 1/22/2016. Defendants' rebuttal case; The Court will take the matter under consideration and issue a ruling in due course. The briefing re claim construction is due by 2/2/16, and the responsive briefs due by 2/9/2016. Proposed Findings of Fact of Conclusions of Law (45 pages each) due by 3/4/16, with hyperlinks. Deposition designations due by 1/25/2016. (Court Reporter Keivn Maurer.) (mdb)
2016-01-22
1
No Actions
Bench Trial - Completed
2016-01-22
1
No Actions
Bench Trial - Held
2016-01-22
1
No Actions
NOTICE of Lodging of Deposition Designations by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. (Attachments: # 1 Tab A (list of submitted designations))(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 01/27/2016)
2016-01-27
1
NOTICE of Lodging of Deposition Designations by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Haney, Megan) (Entered: 01/27/2016)
2016-01-27
1
CLAIM CONSTRUCTION OPENING BRIEF re "Physiologically Required Amounts" filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) Modified on 2/3/2016 (mdb). (Entered: 02/02/2016)
2016-02-02
1
CLAIM CONSTRUCTION OPENING BRIEF on "Physiologically Required Amounts" filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Phillips, John) Modified on 2/3/2016 (mdb). (Entered: 02/02/2016)
2016-02-02
1
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME of the due date for post-trial proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to April 5, 2016 - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 02/09/2016)
2016-02-09
1
CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ANSWERING BRIEF re 132 Claim Construction Opening Brief regarding "Physiologically Required Amounts" filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. (Graham, Mary) Modified on 2/10/2016 (mdb). (Entered: 02/09/2016)
2016-02-09
1
CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ANSWERING BRIEF re 132 Claim Construction Opening Brief filed by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 02/09/2016)
2016-02-09
1
SO ORDERED - re 133 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME of the due date for post-trial proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law to April 5, 2016 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 2/11/2016. (mdb) (Entered: 02/11/2016)
2016-02-11
1
Joint APPENDIX re 131 Claim Construction Opening Brief, 132 Claim Construction Opening Brief, 135 Claim Construction Answering Brief, 134 Claim Construction Answering Brief regarding "Physiologically Required Amounts" by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Attachments: # 1 Part 2)(Graham, Mary) Modified on 2/16/2016 (mdb). (Entered: 02/12/2016)
2016-02-12
1
ORDER - As used in the asserted claims of the '581 patent, "physiologically required amount" is construed to mean "the amounts of the progestogenic compound and the estrogenic compound required by the body to achieve the full therapeutic effect.". Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 2/25/2016. (mdb)
2016-02-25
1
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for submission of hyperlinked post-trial findings of fact and conclusions of law to April 12, 2016 - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Curry, Thomas) (Entered: 04/04/2016)
2016-04-04
1
Proposed Findings of Fact by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 04/05/2016)
2016-04-05
1
Proposed Findings of Fact by Warner Chilcott (US) LLC, Warner Chilcott Company LLC. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 04/05/2016)
2016-04-05
1
SO ORDERED - re 139 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for submission of hyperlinked post-trial findings of fact and conclusions of law to April 12, 2016 filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 4/5/2016. (mdb)
2016-04-05
1
No Actions
SO ORDERED
2016-04-05
1
No Actions
Letter to The Honorable Gregory M. Sleet from John C. Phillips, Jr. regarding hyperlinked versions of Defendants' Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law - re 141 Proposed Findings of Fact. (Phillips, John) (Entered: 04/12/2016)
2016-04-12
1
NOTICE of Lodging of Hyperlinked Post-Trial Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 04/12/2016)
2016-04-12
1
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Counsel (Thomas Curry) by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 05/09/2016)
2016-05-09
1
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 8/26/2016. (mdb)
2016-08-26
1
ORDER re 145 Memorandum Opinion - The asserted claims of the '581 patent are not invalid as anticipated under 35 U.S.C. § 102(b); The asserted claims of the '581 are invalid as obvious under 35 U.S.C. § 103; The parties' Rule 52(c) motions (D.I. 140, 141 ) are GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 8/26/2016. (mdb) (Entered: 08/26/2016)
2016-08-26
1
NOTICE OF APPEAL to the Federal Circuit of 146 Order, 145 Memorandum Opinion . Appeal filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. (Graham, Mary) (Entered: 08/29/2016)
2016-08-29
1
JUDGMENT entered in favor of defendants and against the plaintiff (CASE CLOSED). Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 8/29/2016. (mdb) (Entered: 08/29/2016)
2016-08-29
1
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s). (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum Opinion, # 2 Order)(mdb) (Entered: 08/29/2016)
2016-08-29
1
Amended NOTICE of Appeal by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. Amendment to 147 Notice of Appeal (Federal Circuit) re 145, 146, 148 . (Graham, Mary) Modified on 8/30/2016 (mdb). (Entered: 08/29/2016)
2016-08-29
1
APPEAL - Credit Card Payment of $505.00 received re 147 Notice of Appeal (Federal Circuit) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. ( Filing fee $505, receipt number 0311-1987125.) (Graham, Mary)
2016-08-29
1
No Actions
Notification regarding 147 Notice of Appeal (Federal Circuit) sent to Reporter Maurer. (cna)
2016-08-29
1
No Actions
Notice of Appeal and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit re 147 Notice of Appeal (Federal Circuit). (cna)
2016-08-29
1
No Actions
USCA Notice of Appeal and Docket Transmitted
2016-08-29
1
No Actions
USCA Appeal Record Sent to Reporter Maurer
2016-08-29
1
No Actions
- APPEAL - Credit Card Payment (Attorneys Only)
2016-08-29
1
No Actions
NOTICE of Docketing Record on Appeal from USCA for the Federal Circuit re 147 Notice of Appeal (Federal Circuit) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. USCA Case Number 16-2583 (mdb) (Entered: 08/30/2016)
2016-08-30
1
ORDER of USCA as to 147 Notice of Appeal (Federal Circuit) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. Decision of USCA: The motion to consolidate the appeals is denied. The motion to stay 17-1490 is granted. The proceedings are stayed. The parties are directed to inform this court within 14 days from the date of this courts decision in 16-2583 how they believe 17-1490 should proceed. (mdb) (Entered: 03/01/2017)
2017-03-01
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OPINION and Judgment as to 147 Notice of Appeal (Federal Circuit) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. USCA Decision: USDC Decision reversed and remanded. (mdb) (Entered: 10/19/2017)
2017-10-19
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MANDATE of USCA as to 147 Notice of Appeal (Federal Circuit) filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.. USCA Decision: USDC Decision reversed and remanded. (mdb) (Entered: 11/27/2017)
2017-11-27
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ORAL ORDER re 154 USCA Mandate - A Status Telephone Conference is set for Friday, December 8, 2017 at 10:00 AM (EST). The plaintiff shall arrange the call and contact Chambers at (302) 573-4559 once all parties are on the line. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 11/28/2017. (mdb)
2017-11-28
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Oral Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
2017-11-28
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Telephone Conference
2017-12-08
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Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gregory M. Sleet - Telephone Conference held on 12/8/2017. Discussion on next steps after USCA Mandate. The parties agreed to file a proposed amended judgment and injunction in C.A. No. 13-2088 (GMS), while the parties in C.A. No. 15-806 (GMS) have exchanged drafts of a stipulation that would resolve that case. These filings are due by 12/22/2017. (Court Reporter Kevin Maurer.) Associated Cases: 1:13-cv-02088-GMS, 1:15-cv-00806-GMS(mdb)
2017-12-08
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Letter to The Honorable Gregory M. Sleet from Mary B. Graham regarding Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction Order - re Telephone Conference,. (Attachments: # 1 Final Judgment and Permanent Injunction Order)(Graham, Mary) (Entered: 12/20/2017)
2017-12-20
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FINAL JUDGMENT and Permanent Injunction Order (in favor of Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V. against Warner Chilcott (US) LLC) re 155 Letter. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 12/21/2017. (CASE CLOSED) (mdb) (Entered: 12/21/2017)
2017-12-21
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Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s). (Attachments: # 1 Judgment and Injunction)(mdb) (Entered: 12/21/2017)
2017-12-21
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