Accuhale LLC v. AstraZeneca LP et al

6:11-cv-00707 | Texas Eastern District Court

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Judge Leonard Davis
Filed Dec. 29, 2011
Terminated Oct. 21, 2013
Nature of Suit 830 Patent
Cause 35:271 Patent Infringement
Demand Both
Last Updated: 7 years, 1 month ago Show Interactive Timeline
Filing Date # Docket Text
5/20/2013NOTICE by Accuhale LLC, AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit P.R. 4-5(d) Joint Claim Construction Chart)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 05/20/2013)
5/13/2013NOTICE by Accuhale LLC Joint Notice Estimating Time Needed for Markman (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 05/13/2013)
5/13/2013
  • Motion for Claim Construction
REPLY to 68 Claim Construction Brief,, 62 Claim Construction Brief, filed by Accuhale LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Smith Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Pinkus Declaration, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F)(Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 05/13/2013)
5/13/2013
  • Motion for Jury Trial
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 05/13/2013)
5/7/2013
  • Motion to FileGranted
ORDER granting 70 Motion for Leave to File Corrected Responsive Claim Construction Brief. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 05/07/13. (mll, ) (Entered: 05/07/2013)
5/3/2013
  • Motion for Claim Construction
REPLY to 68 Claim Construction Brief,, filed by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration, # 2 Exhibit Preliminary Amendment, # 3 Exhibit Response to Office Action, # 4 Exhibit Examiner's Amendment, # 5 Affidavit Declaration, # 6 Exhibit Curriculum Vitae, # 7 Exhibit Mechanical Engineering, # 8 Exhibit Merriam Webster)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 05/03/2013)
5/3/2013
  • Motion to File
Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Corrected Responsive Claim Construction Brief by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 05/03/2013)
4/30/2013NOTICE by Accuhale LLC re 62 Claim Construction Brief, Plaintiff's Notice of Correction of Signature Omission and Notice of Filing Corrected Document (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Smith Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A to Smith Declaration)(Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 04/30/2013)
4/29/2013
  • Motion for Claim Construction
Responsive CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF filed by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of B. Bharkhda, # 2 Exhibit 1 - '355 Prelim Amendment, # 3 Exhibit 2 - 011307 Response re '355, # 4 Exhibit 3 - 040897 Examiner's Amnd and Interview Summ re '355, # 5 Declaration of W. Evans, # 6 Exhibit A -- CurriculumVitae, # 7 Exhibit B -- NaylerMechEng, # 8 Exhibit C -- MerriamWebster)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 04/29/2013)
4/25/2013
  • Reply
REPLY to Notice of Compliance - Letter Brief re 63 Notice of Compliance - Letter Brief filed by AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS Filed by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca AB filed by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca AB. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Reply Ltr Brief on MSJ of Indefiniteness)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 04/25/2013)
4/25/2013
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER granting 65 Motion for Extension of Time. The mediation deadline is extended to 7-01-2013. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 04/25/13. (mll, ) (Entered: 04/25/2013)
4/19/2013
  • Motion
Agreed MOTION To Extend Mediation Deadline by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 04/19/2013)
4/15/2013
  • Response
RESPONSE to Notice of Compliance - Letter Brief re 63 Notice of Compliance - Letter Brief filed by AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS Filed by Accuhale LLC filed by Accuhale LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 04/15/2013)
4/1/2013Letter Brief filed by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Letter Brief re MSJ of Invalidity on Indefiniteness)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 04/01/2013)
3/29/2013
  • Motion for Claim Construction
CLAIM CONSTRUCTION BRIEF filed by Accuhale LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Pinkus Declaration, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N, # 16 Exhibit O, # 17 Exhibit P, # 18 Exhibit Smith Declaration, # 19 Exhibit A)(Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 03/29/2013)
3/27/2013ORDER denying 19 Motion to Transfer Venue to the District of Delaware. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 03/27/13. cc:attys 3-27-13 (mll, ) (Entered: 03/27/2013)
3/27/2013
  • Order
ORDER appointing Roy W. Hardin to the position of technical advisor in this case. His costs are to be assessed equally between Plaintiffs and Defendants and timely paid as billed. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 03/26/13. cc:attys 3-27-13(mll, ) (Entered: 03/27/2013)
3/27/2013NOTICE of Attorney Appearance - Pro Hac Vice by Gary M Rubman on behalf of AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca PLC, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. Filing fee $ 100, receipt number 0540-4064298. (Rubman, Gary) (Entered: 03/27/2013)
3/15/2013NOTICE by Accuhale LLC, AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP of Joint Statement on Proposed Technical Advisors (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 03/15/2013)
2/25/2013
  • Motion for Claim Construction
CLAIM CONSTRUCTION CHART - Joint Claim Construction and Prehearing Statement - filed by Accuhale LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Plf's proposed constructions, # 2 Exhibit B - Defs' proposed constructions)(Blumenfeld, Todd) (Entered: 02/25/2013)
2/19/2013NOTICE by Accuhale LLC re 50 Order on Motion to Amend/Correct, 33 Order, 32 Order Plaintiff's Notice of Compliance Regarding Privilege Log (Blumenfeld, Todd) (Entered: 02/19/2013)
2/11/2013NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP regarding Compliance with Privilege Log (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 02/11/2013)
2/1/2013NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by Accuhale LLC Plaintiff's Notice of Compliance Pursuant to P.R. 4-2 (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 02/01/2013)
2/1/2013NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP regarding Compliance with PR 4-2 (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 02/01/2013)
12/21/2012NOTICE by Accuhale LLC Plaintiff's Notice of Compliance Purusant to P.R. 4-1 (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 12/21/2012)
12/21/2012NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP regarding PR 4-1 (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 12/21/2012)
12/18/2012ORDER granting 48 Motion to Amend/Correct Discovery Order. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 12/18/12. cc:attys 12-18-12 (mll, ) (Entered: 12/18/2012)
12/17/2012NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Allen Franklin Gardner on behalf of AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (Gardner, Allen) (Entered: 12/17/2012)
12/17/2012Unopposed MOTION to Amend/Correct Discovery Order by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 12/17/2012)
9/14/2012NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP of Compliance regarding P.R. 3-3 and 3-4 (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 09/14/2012)
9/12/2012NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael T Cooke on behalf of Accuhale LLC (Cooke, Michael) (Entered: 09/12/2012)
9/10/2012
  • Order
ORDER granting 44 Motion for Entry of Agreed Stipulation Regarding E-Discovery. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 09/10/12. cc:attys 9-11-12 (mll, ) (Entered: 09/11/2012)
9/6/2012
  • Motion
Joint MOTION for Entry of the Parties' Agreed Stipulation Regarding E-Discovery by Accuhale LLC, AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 09/06/2012)
8/21/2012NOTICE by Accuhale LLC Plaintiff's Notice of Compliance Pursuant to P.R. 3-1 and 3-6(b) (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 08/21/2012)
8/21/2012ORDER granting 40 Motion to Amend/Correct Docket Control Order. Defendants shall have to 9-14-2012 to comply with P.R. 3-3 and 3-4 for serving its Invalidity Contentions and associated document production. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 08/21/12. cc:attys 8-21-12 (mll, ) (Entered: 08/21/2012)
8/21/2012
  • OrderGranted
ORDER granting 39 Motion to Serve Amended Infringement Contentions. Plaintiff is granted leave to amend its Infringement Contentions. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 08/21/12. cc:attys 8-21-12 (mll, ) (Entered: 08/21/2012)
8/16/2012Agreed MOTION to Amend/Correct 33 Order Agreed Motion to Amend Docket Control Order to Extend Deadline for Defendants to Serve InvalidityContentions by Accuhale LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 08/16/2012)
8/16/2012Agreed MOTION to Amend/Correct Agreed Motion for Leave for Plaintiff to Serve Amended Infringement Contentions by Accuhale LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 08/16/2012)
7/25/2012NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Patrick Colbert Clutter, IV on behalf of AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (Clutter, Patrick) (Entered: 07/25/2012)
7/19/2012AGREED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 07/19/12. cc:attys 7-19-12(mll, ) (Entered: 07/19/2012)
7/19/2012NOTICE of Discovery Disclosure by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 07/19/2012)
7/18/2012NOTICE by Accuhale LLC Notice of Compliance Regarding Initial Disclosures (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 07/18/2012)
7/18/2012
  • Motion for Protective Order
Joint MOTION for Protective Order Joint Motion for Entry of Agreed Protective Order by Accuhale LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Blumenfeld, Todd) (Entered: 07/18/2012)
6/19/2012DOCKET CONTROL ORDER. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 06/19/12. cc:attys 6-20-12(mll, ) (Entered: 06/20/2012)
6/19/2012DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 06/19/12. cc:attys 6-20-12(mll, ) (Entered: 06/20/2012)
6/18/2012Submission of Proposed Agreed Docket Control/Scheduling order by Accuhale LLC. (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 06/18/2012)
6/18/2012Submission of Proposed Agreed Discovery order by Accuhale LLC. (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 06/18/2012)
6/8/2012NOTICE by Accuhale LLC Plaintiff's Notice of Compliance Pursuant to P.R. 3-1 and 3-2 (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 06/08/2012)
6/5/2012
  • Order
ORDER that parties are to submit agreed Docket Control and Discovery Orders to the Court by 06-18-2012. For purposes of computing the time deadlines under the local patent rules, the Court deems 06-18-2012 as the effective Rule 16 Initial Case Management Conference date, and thus plaintiff's PR 3-1 and 3-2 disclosures will be due 06-08-2012. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 06/05/12. cc:attys 6-05-12(mll, ) (Entered: 06/05/2012)
6/4/2012Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leonard Davis: Status Conference held on 6/4/2012. (Court Reporter Jill McFadden.) (Attachments: # 1 Attorney Sign-In Sheets) (rlf, ) (Entered: 06/04/2012)
5/10/2012SUR-REPLY to Reply to Response to Motion re 19 MOTION Transfer case to Delaware filed by Accuhale LLC. (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 05/10/2012)
4/30/2012
  • Reply
REPLY to Response to Motion re 19 MOTION Transfer case to Delaware for the Convenience of the Parties and Witnesses Under U.S.C. Sec. 1404(a) filed by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca PLC, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Hennessy, # 2 Affidavit Smith, # 3 Affidavit Bharkhda, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit E, # 9 Exhibit F, # 10 Exhibit G, # 11 Exhibit H, # 12 Exhibit I)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 04/30/2012)
4/23/2012
  • Order
ORDER SETTING HEARING. A Status Conference is set for 6/4/2012 at 1:30 PM before Judge Leonard Davis. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 4/23/2012. (leh, ) (Entered: 04/24/2012)
4/19/2012NOTICE by Accuhale LLC Notice That All Defendants Have Answered (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 04/19/2012)
4/19/2012
  • Response
RESPONSE to 18 Answer to Complaint, Counterclaim Plaintiff's Answer to the Counterclaims of Defendants AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Production SCS and AstraZeneca AB by Accuhale LLC. (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 04/19/2012)
4/19/2012
  • Response
RESPONSE to Motion re 19 MOTION Transfer case to Delaware Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Motion to Transfer Venue to the District of Delaware for the Convenience of the Parties and Witnesses Under 28 U.S.C. § 1404(A) filed by Accuhale LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Dooyong Lee, # 2 Declaration of Brett Pinkus, # 3 Exhibit A, # 4 Exhibit B, # 5 Exhibit C, # 6 Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit E, # 8 Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit H, # 11 Text of Proposed Order)(Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 04/19/2012)
4/2/2012CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP (Jones, Michael) (Entered: 04/02/2012)
4/2/2012
  • Motion
MOTION Transfer case to Delaware by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Booth Declaration, # 2 Affidavit Whyard Declaration, # 3 Affidavit Bharkhda Declaration, # 4 Exhibit A, # 5 Exhibit B, # 6 Exhibit C, # 7 Exhibit D, # 8 Exhibit E, # 9 Exhibit F, # 10 Exhibit G, # 11 Exhibit H, # 12 Exhibit I, # 13 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 04/02/2012)
4/2/2012
  • Answer
ANSWER to 1 Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against Accuhale LLC by AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca AB.(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 04/02/2012)
3/26/2012
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)Granted
ORDER granting 16 Motion to Dismiss. Defendant ASTRAZENECA PLC is dismissed without prejudice. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 03/26/12. cc:attys 3-26-12 (mll, ) (Entered: 03/26/2012)
3/23/2012
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
Unopposed MOTION to Dismiss Defendant AstraZeneca PLC by Accuhale LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 03/23/2012)
3/19/2012
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney George F Pappas for AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca PLC, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (mll, ) (Entered: 03/19/2012)
3/15/2012
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Andrea G Reister for AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca PLC, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (mll, ) (Entered: 03/16/2012)
3/15/2012
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Edward H Rippey for AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca PLC, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (mll, ) (Entered: 03/16/2012)
3/15/2012
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Melody Wu for AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca PLC, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (mll, ) (Entered: 03/16/2012)
3/15/2012
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Brianne Bharkhda for AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca PLC, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (mll, ) (Entered: 03/16/2012)
1/20/2012
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER granting 9 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The AstraZeneca Defendants have to 4-02-2012 to answer, move, or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs Complaint. Signed by Judge Leonard Davis on 01/20/12. cc:attys 1-20-12 (mll, ) (Entered: 01/20/2012)
1/19/2012
  • Motion to Extend Time to Answer
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 1 Complaint by AstraZeneca AB, AstraZeneca Dunkerque Productions SCS, AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca PLC, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Jones, Michael) (Entered: 01/19/2012)
1/9/2012Return of Service Executed as to AstraZeneca LP on 1/3/2012, by personal service; answer due: 1/24/2012. (mll, ) (Entered: 01/10/2012)
1/9/2012Return of Service Executed as to AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP on 1/3/2012, by personal service; answer due: 1/24/2012. (mll, ) (Entered: 01/10/2012)
12/30/2011E-GOV SEALED SUMMONS Issued as to AstraZeneca LP, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. (Attachments: # 1 Summons(es))(gsg) (Entered: 12/30/2011)
12/29/2011NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Todd Ian Blumenfeld on behalf of Accuhale LLC (Blumenfeld, Todd) (Entered: 12/29/2011)
12/29/2011NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Brett M Pinkus on behalf of Accuhale LLC (Pinkus, Brett) (Entered: 12/29/2011)
12/29/2011Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 mailed to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Suder, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/29/2011)
12/29/2011CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Accuhale LLC identifying Corporate Parent Acacia Research Corporation, Other Affiliate Acacia Reserach Group LLC for Accuhale LLC. (Suder, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/29/2011)
12/29/2011
  • Complaint
COMPLAINT Plaintiff's Original Complaint against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0540-3379470.), filed by Accuhale LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Suder, Jonathan) (Entered: 12/29/2011)