Court precludes expert testimony, denies judgment on the pleadings

ICU Medical, Inc. v. Rymed Technologies, Inc., Civ. No. 07-468-LPS, November 23, 2010.

Stark, J.  Plaintiff’s motion for judgment on the pleadings or partial summary judgment is denied. Plaintiff’s motion to preclude expert testimony is granted. Defendant’s motion to exclude section 282 notice and references is denied. 8 in limine motions are additionally decided.

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Defendant is permitted to amend its answer to assert inequitable conduct

Aerocrine AB and Aerocrine Inc. v. Apieron Inc., Civ. No.08-787-LPS, March 30, 2010.

Stark, M. J.  Defendant’s motion to amend its answer is granted; plaintiff’s motion for judgment on the pleadings alleging inequitable conduct is denied.

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Antitrust claims permitted in MDL patent dispute

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.

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