In Re: Rembrandt Technologies, LP Patent Litigation, MDL Docket No. 07-1848-GMS-LPS, June 29, 2009.
Stark, M.J. A motion to amend complaint filed by equipment vendors is granted. The Magistrate Judge further recommends that Rembrandt’s motion to strike or dismiss antitrust counter-counterclaims be denied as moot; and a motion for judgment on the pleadings relating to certain claims filed by the cable defendants be denied.
Continue Reading...State of Florida, et al., v. Abbott Laboratories, et al., Civ. No. 08-155-SLR, June 23 , 2009.
Robinson, J. Defendants’ request for discovery relating to rebates received for fenofibrate products is granted.
Continue Reading...Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. et al., v. Abbott Laboratories et al. No. 02-1512-SLR; Impax Laboratories, Inc. v. Abbott Laboratories, et al., No. 03-120-SLR; In re Tricor Direct Purchaser Antitrust Litigation No. 05-340-SLR; In Re: Tricor Indirect Purchaser Antitrust Litigation No. 05-360-SLR, October 8, 2008.
Robinson, J. The Indirect Purchasers Plaintiffs’ motion for approval of their proposed notice plan is granted.
Continue Reading...Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. et al., v. Abbott Laboratories et al. No. 02-1512-SLR; Impax Laboratories, Inc. v. Abbott Laboratories, et al., No. 03-120-SLR; In re Tricor Direct Purchaser Antitrust Litigation No. 05-340-SLR; In Re: Tricor Indirect Purchaser Antitrust Litigation No. 05-360-SLR, September 24, 2008, revised October 2, 2008.
Robinson, J. Defendants’ motion for summary judgment on plaintiffs’ claims of sham litigation premised on inequitable conduct and plaintiffs’ Walker Process claims is granted. Defendants’ motion for summary judgment on sham litigation claims based on a lack of probable cause for asserting patent infringement is denied.
Continue Reading...McKesson Automation, Inc. v. Swisslog Holding AG, et al., C.A. No. 06-28-SLR-LPS, August 29, 2008.
Stark, M.J. Following submission of additional documentation, the Court grants plaintiff’s motion to reconsider its earlier recommendation of dismissal for lack of standing. Motions by both sides to amend pleadings are granted. Defendants’ motion to dismiss willfulness claim in light of Seagate is denied.
Continue Reading...Robinson, J. The Court grants direct purchaser plaintiffs’ motion for class certification. It grants in part the indirect purchaser plaintiffs’ motion for class certification, and the IP Class’s motion for appointment of counsel is granted.
Continue Reading...Robinson, J. Court stays state law claims of indirect purchasers and counterclaim plaintiffs in Tricor action. Defendants' motions for summary judgment on state law claims are likewise denied without prejudice. Defendants’ motions for summary judgment on relevant market definition are denied. Defendants’ motion for leave to file a motion for summary judgment on antitrust injury is denied.
Continue Reading...Innovative Therapies, Inc., v. Kinetic Concepts, Inc., et al., CA No. 07-589-SLR-LPS, July 14, 2008.
Stark, M. J. Plaintiff’s motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction is granted.
Continue Reading...Braintree Laboratories, Inc. v. Schwarz Pharma, Inc., C.A. No. 03-477-SLR, July 31, 2008.
Robinson, J. The court rules for plaintiff on unfair competition and antitrust claims after bench trial.
Continue Reading...Robinson, J. Court denies plaintiffs’ motion to supplement record and grants request for certification of appealability in two antitrust actions.
Howard Hess Dental, et al., v. Dentsply International, Inc., C.A. Nos. 99-255-SLR and 01-267, September 26, 2007.
Robinson, J. Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment is denied. Defendants’ motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and improper venue is granted.
Continue Reading...Robinson, J. Defendant’s motion to dismiss antitrust claims is granted.
Continue Reading...Affymetrix, Inc. v. Illumina, Inc., No. 04-901 JJF, Mar. 30, 2007.
Farnan, J. Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment regarding claims of intentional interference with economic advantage and unfair business practices was denied. Defendant’s motions for summary judgment of invalidity and inequitable conduct were denied. Claims of unfair business practices were bifurcated from the infringement trial.
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