Limited discovery is ordered in §291 interference action

Genetics Institute, LLC v. Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc., Civ. No. 08-290-SLR, May 7 , 2009.

Robinson J.  Plaintiff’s motion to set a trial date and defendant’s motion for reargument are both denied pending limited discovery.

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Failure to seek rehearing by the Board of Patent Appeals results in dismissal

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. v. Genentech, Inc., Civ. No. 08-166-SLR, December 16, 2008.

Robinson, J.  Defendant’s motion to dismiss review of decisions by the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences is granted.

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Magistrate's Memorandum Order resolving discovery dispute is upheld

Human Genome Sciences, Inc. v. Amgen, Inc. and Immunex, Corp., Civ. No. 07-526-SLR-MPT, December 16, 2008.

Robinson, J.  Court overrules objection to Magistrate’s Memorandum Order and adopts it in all respects.

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Court denies claims of unenforceability due to inequitable conduct

Power Integrations, Inc. v. Fairchild Semiconductor International, Inc., et al., C.A. No. 04-1371-JJF, September 24, 2008.

Farnan, J.  Court finds for plaintiff following bench trial on defendants’ claims of inequitable conduct.

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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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