The Procter & Gamble Company v. Ranir, LLC

Application Number	Patent Number	External Links
-	US5891453	Espacenet Google Patents
-	US5894017	Espacenet Google Patents

COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Ranir, LLC ( Filing fee $ 400 paid - receipt number: 0648-5884470), filed by The Procter & Gamble Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - US Patent 5,891,453, # 2 Exhibit B - US Patent 5,894,017, # 3 Exhibit C - Equate Deluxe, # 4 Exhibit D - Equate Ultra, # 5 Exhibit E - Kroger Deluxe, # 6 Exhibit F - Kroger Premium, # 7 Exhibit G - Kroger Ultra, # 8 Exhibit H - Pouches, # 9 Exhibit I - Instructions, # 10 Civil Cover Sheet, # 11 Summons Form) (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 03/20/2017)

2017-03-20

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company. (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 03/20/2017)

2017-03-20

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Summons Issued as to Ranir, LLC. (sct) (Entered: 03/20/2017)

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ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Timothy S. Black for all further proceedings. Judge Michael R. Barrett no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Michael R. Barrett on 3/20/17. (ba) (Entered: 03/21/2017)

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Docket Annotation

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If this case is referred,it will be to Magistrate Judge Stephanie K. Bowman. (jlw)

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SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Defendant Ranir, LLC. Ranir, LLC served on 3/20/2017, answer due 4/10/2017. (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 03/22/2017)

2017-03-22

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MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Legault Declaration, # 2 Exhibit B - PGR00000025-26, # 3 Exhibit C - PGR00000027-55, # 4 Exhibit D - IPR2013-00438, 00448 Inst. Decisions, # 5 Exhibit E - IPR2013-00438, 00448 Reh'g Decisions, # 6 Exhibit F - Gerber Declaration, # 7 Exhibit G - Claim Chart, # 8 Exhibit H - Atwood Declaration, # 9 Exhibit I - Honkonen Declaration, # 10 Exhibit J - Heymann Declaration) (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 03/24/2017)

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NOTICE by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company re Order, Identifying Defendants Counsel (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 03/27/2017)

2017-03-27

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Order

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Notation Order: This civil action is before the Court on Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. 8 ). Plaintiff shall discern forthwith who represents Defendant and shall docket a pleading with that information so the Court may schedule a preliminary conference with counsel by telephone pursuant to S.D. Ohio Civ. R. 65.1(a). IT IS SO ORDERED. (ss)

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NOTICE by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction of Filing Inadvertently Omitted Exhibit (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Honkonen Exhibit F) (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 03/29/2017)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Eric Wade Richardson for Defendant Ranir, LLC (Richardson, Eric) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

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NOTICE of Appearance by David Frederick Hine for Defendant Ranir, LLC (Hine, David) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

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Corporate Disclosure Statement by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Hine, David) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

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MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint,, ( Responses due by 4/25/2017) by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bregenzer Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Anaqua White Paper) (Richardson, Eric) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

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MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint,, ( Responses due by 4/25/2017) by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bregenzer Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Anaqua White Paper) (Richardson, Eric) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

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MOTION to Dismiss, MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint,, ( Responses due by 4/25/2017) by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Bregenzer Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Anaqua White Paper) (Richardson, Eric) (Entered: 04/04/2017)

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~Util - Set Hearings AND Order

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Notation Order: This case is set for a preliminary conference with counsel by telephone pursuant to S.D. Ohio Civ. R. 65.1(a) on 4/5/2017 at 2:00 p.m. COUNSEL SHALL CALL: 1-888-684-8852; Access code 8411435; Security Code 123456, and wait for the Court to join the conference. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Timothy S. Black. (gs)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $600 paid, receipt number 0648-5905717) of Barry F. Irwin, Iftekhar Zaim, Adam J. Reis by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Irwin Certificate of Good Standing, # 2 Exhibit B - Zaim Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Exhibit C - Reis Certificate of Good Standing) (Richardson, Eric) (Entered: 04/05/2017)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee of $200 paid, receipt number 0648-5906910) of Reid Hueffner by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Hueffner Certificate of Good Standing) (Richardson, Eric) (Entered: 04/05/2017)

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Status Conference

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Minute Entry and Notation Order: This civil case came before the Court for an informal preliminary conference by telephone per Local Rule 65.1(a) on 4/5/17 at 2:00 p.m. David Maiorana and Kenneth Luchesi appeared for Plaintiff; Eric Richardson, David Hine, Barry Irwin, Chris Eggert and Adam Reis appeared for Defendant. The Court sets the following briefing schedule for Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. 8): Defendant may serve narrow document requests limited to the issue of irreparable harm by 4/5/17; Plaintiff's responses to Defendant's document requests are due 4/12/17; Defendant's response in opposition to the motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. 8) is due 4/17/17; Plaintiff's reply in support is due as soon as possible thereafter but no later than 5/1/17. IT IS SO ORDERED. (gs)

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ORDER GRANTING 15 Applications for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Barry Irwin, Ifti Zaim, and Adam Reis. Signed by Judge Timothy S. Black on 4/6/17. (gs) (Entered: 04/06/2017)

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Notice of Hearing

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Notice of Hearing: At the parties' request and pursuant to S.D. Ohio Civ. R. 37.1, this civil action is set for an informal discovery conference by telephone on 4/12/17 at 11:30 a.m. COUNSEL SHALL CALL: 1-888-684-8852; Access code: 8411435; Security code: 123456, and wait for the Court to join the conference. Counsel shall submit an explanation of the dispute, not to exceed two pages, to chambers email (black_chambers@ohsd.uscourts.gov) and opposing counsel by 5:00 p.m. on 4/11/17. IT IS SO ORDERED. (ss)

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Minute Entry and Notation Order: This case came before the Court on 4/12/17 by telephone for a discovery conference pursuant to the Local Rules. David Maiorana, Susan Gerber, and Kenneth Luchesi appeared for Plaintiff; Barry Irwin and David Hine appeared for Defendant. Plaintiff will (1) produce its settlement agreements with Be Well and Team Tech/Clio/Brushpoint upon complying with the notice provisions in each agreement; (2) produce its agreements with Corium International regarding Crest Whitestrips products; (3) produce prior testimony and deposition transcripts of declarants Jerry Atwood, Robert Honkonen and Harold Heymann in previous litigation of P&G referring or relating to tooth whitening products, Crest Whitestrips products or the patents-in-suit; (4) have Dennis Legault available for a deposition promptly; (5) produce all documents pertaining to tests and opinions set forth in the declarations filed in this case relating to Ranir; and (6) produce sealed pleadings and court transcripts specifically identified by Defendant from any prior litigation Plaintiff has been involved in relating to Crest Whitestrips or the patents-in-suit. Plaintiff will not produce publicly available court documents or any prior art presented to Plaintiff by third parties. Defendant's deadline to file a response to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. 8) is extended to 4/18/17. IT IS SO ORDERED. (ss)

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Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings

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Discovery Conference

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Set Response Deadlines as to 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Responses due by 4/18/2017 (ss)

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Unopposed MOTION to File Document Under Seal by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Hine, David) (Entered: 04/17/2017)

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ORDER CONDITIONALLY GRANTING 18 DEFENDANT'S UNOPPOSED MOTION TO FILE UNDER SEAL. Defendant may file its response to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction under seal, however, the seal will expire in 30 days from filing unless (1) the parties successfully move to seal the filing (or portions of the filing) under the standards set forth by the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals or (2) the parties move to extend the conditional period on the basis that a motion to seal is pending before this Court. Signed by Judge Timothy S. Black on 4/18/17. (gs) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

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ORDER granting 16 Applicatin for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Reid Hueffner. Signed by Judge Timothy S. Black on 4/18/17. (gs) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

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NOTICE by Defendant Ranir, LLC re 21 Sealed Document (Attorney Filing),,, Notice of Filing Under Seal of Ranir, LLC's Response in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Irwin, Barry) (Entered: 04/18/2017)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 14 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint,, filed by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - McKnight v United Indus., # 2 Exhibit 2 - Mauro article, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Mullin article, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Ranir v Dentek) (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 04/19/2017)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 14 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint,, filed by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - McKnight v United Indus., # 2 Exhibit 2 - Mauro article, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Mullin article, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Ranir v Dentek) (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 04/19/2017)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 14 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint,, filed by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - McKnight v United Indus., # 2 Exhibit 2 - Mauro article, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Mullin article, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Ranir v Dentek) (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 04/19/2017)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 14 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint,, filed by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - McKnight v United Indus., # 2 Exhibit 2 - Mauro article, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Mullin article, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Ranir v Dentek) (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 04/19/2017)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 14 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint,, filed by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - McKnight v United Indus., # 2 Exhibit 2 - Mauro article, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Mullin article, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Ranir v Dentek) (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 04/19/2017)

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Order

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Notation Order: At the parties' request and pursuant to S.D. Ohio Civ. R. 37.1, this civil action is set for an informal discovery conference by telephone on 4/20/17 at 11:00 a.m. COUNSEL SHALL CALL: 1-888-684-8852; Access code: 8411435; Security code: 123456, and wait for the Court to join the conference. Counsel shall submit an explanation of the dispute, not to exceed two pages, to chambers email (black_chambers@ohsd.uscourts.gov) and opposing counsel by 5:00 p.m. on 4/19/17. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Timothy S. Black. (gs)

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Discovery Conference

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Minute Entry: This civil action came before the Court for an informal discovery conference on 4/20/17 at 11:00 a.m. David Maiorana and Ken Luchesi appeared for Plaintiff; Barry Irwin, Reid Hueffner, and David Hine appeared for Defendant. The parties agreed counsel for Plaintiff may provide Defendant's response in opposition to Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. 21) to its client; and counsel for Defendant may provide the response (Doc. 21) to its client after redacting information in accordance with Plaintiff's designations under the Default Protective Order. (gs)

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MOTION to File Document Under Seal by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 4-25-17 Email Chain) (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 04/25/2017)

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Public Version) filed by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit K - Gerber Declaration) (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 04/26/2017)

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MOTION to File Document Under Seal by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Huefner, Reid) (Entered: 04/28/2017)

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MOTION to Strike 26 Reply to Response to Motion or, in the Alternative, for Leave to File Sur-Reply, and for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration of Dr. Jamison R. Spencer by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, Proposed Sur-Reply (Public Version), # 2 Exhibit B, Supplemental Spencer Declaration) (Huefner, Reid). Added MOTION for Leave to File on 5/1/2017 (eh). (Entered: 04/28/2017)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 28 MOTION to Strike 26 Reply to Response to Motion or, in the Alternative, for Leave to File Sur-Reply, and for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration of Dr. Jamison R. Spencer MOTION for Leave to File filed by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company. (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 05/01/2017)

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 14 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint,, filed by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A) (Irwin, Barry) (Entered: 05/03/2017)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 24 MOTION to File Document Under Seal filed by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Irwin, Barry) (Entered: 05/05/2017)

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 28 MOTION to Strike 26 Reply to Response to Motion or, in the Alternative, for Leave to File Sur-Reply, and for Leave to File Supplemental Declaration of Dr. Jamison R. Spencer MOTION for Leave to File filed by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Huefner, Reid) (Entered: 05/05/2017)

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REPLY to Response to Motion re 24 MOTION to File Document Under Seal filed by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit B - Gerber and Huefner email chain, # 2 Exhibit C - Malibu Boats v. Mastercraft) (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 05/12/2017)

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NOTICE by Plaintiff The Procter & Gamble Company re 14 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Stay re 1 Complaint,, of Supplemental Authority (Maiorana, David) (Entered: 05/24/2017)

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ORDER GRANTING MOTIONS TO SEAL: Ranir's request to lift the seal on its Opposition (Doc. 31 at 11-13) is DENIED. P&G's request to seal Ranir's Opposition (Doc. 33 at 13-14) is GRANTED, and Ranir shall file a public version of its Opposition in accordance with P&G's redactions. P&G's motion to file its Reply brief under seal (Doc. 24) is GRANTED. Ranir's motion to file its proposed Sur-Reply under seal (Doc. 27) is DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge Timothy S. Black on 8/17/17. (sct)

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ORDER granting 14 Ranir's Motion to Dismiss. P&G's motion for preliminary injunction (Doc. 8) and Ranir's motion to strike or, in the alternative, for leave to file a sur-reply (Doc. 28) are DENIED AS MOOT. This case is DISMISSED without prejudice to refiling in a proper judicial district. This case is TERMINATED in this Court. Signed by Judge Timothy S. Black on 8/17/17. (sct)

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CLERK'S JUDGMENT affirming 36 Order. (sct) (Entered: 08/17/2017)

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RESPONSE in Opposition re 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction (Public Redacted Version) filed by Defendant Ranir, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4 (1 of 3), # 5 Exhibit 4 (2 of 3), # 6 Exhibit 4 (3 of 3), # 7 Exhibit 5, # 8 Exhibit 6, # 9 Exhibit 7, # 10 Exhibit 8, # 11 Exhibit 9, # 12 Exhibit 10) (Irwin, Barry) (Entered: 08/21/2017)

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Ranir, LLC

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