Court lacks jurisdiction over interference appeal

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. v. Amgen, Inc. et al., C.A. No. 07-780 SLR, May 9, 2008.

Robinson, J.   Court grants defendants’ motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction under 35 U.S.C. § 146 where plaintiff seeks adverse judgment on appeal from concession on priority during interference process.


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Discovery is permitted in review of interference judgment

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. v. Amgen, Inc. et al., C.A. No. 07-526-SLR-MPT, April 8, 2008.

Thynge, M.J.  The Court agrees to consider priority along with other issues previously presented to the Board of Patent Appeal and Interferences and finds discovery is appropriate.

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