Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. v. Ajanta Pharma Limited et al
Plaintiff: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Defendant: Ajanta Pharma Limited and Ajanta Pharma USA Inc.
Case Number: 1:2020cv01496
Filed: November 4, 2020
Court: US District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Richard G Andrews
Nature of Suit: Patent - Abbreviated New Drug Application(ANDA)
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 30, 2020 Filing 18 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff's Initial Disclosures Identifying Defendants' Accused Products and Plaintiffs Asserted Patents filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp..(Joyce, Alexandra)
December 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 SCHEDULING ORDER: Case referred to the Magistrate Judge for the purpose of exploring ADR. Joinder of Parties due by 3/12/2021. Amended Pleadings due by 3/12/2021. Fact Discovery completed by 3/12/2021. A Pretrial Conference is set for 9/10/2021, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 6A. A 3 day Bench Trial is set to start 10/4/2021, at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 6A (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/28/2020. Associated Cases: 1:19-md-02902-RGA, 1:20-cv-01496-RGA(nms)
December 23, 2020 Filing 16 Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews from Daniel M. Silver, Esq. , regarding certificate of correction. (Silver, Daniel) Modified on 12/23/2020 (nms).
December 22, 2020 Filing 15 PROPOSED Scheduling Order, by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. (Silver, Daniel) Modified on 12/22/2020 (nms).
December 2, 2020 Filing 14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David B. Abramowitz and Carolyn A. Blessing - filed by Ajanta Pharma Limited, Ajanta Pharma USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Abramowitz Pro Hac Certification, #2 Blessing Pro Hac Certification)(Bilson, David)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David B. Abramowitz and Carolyn A. Blessing, filed by Ajanta Pharma Limited, Ajanta Pharma USA Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/2/2020. (nms)
December 1, 2020 Pro Hac Vice Attorneys Michael J. Gaertner and Christopher J. Cassella for Ajanta Pharma Limited and Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (kmd)
December 1, 2020 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael J. Gaertner and Christopher J. Cassella, filed by Ajanta Pharma Limited, Ajanta Pharma USA Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 12/1/2020. (nms)
November 30, 2020 Filing 13 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael J. Gaertner and Christopher J. Cassella - filed by Ajanta Pharma Limited, Ajanta Pharma USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Certification)(Bilson, David) Modified on 12/1/2020 (nms).
November 24, 2020 Filing 12 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Ajanta Pharma Limited. (Phillips, John)
November 24, 2020 Filing 11 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Ajanta Pharma Limited for Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. filed by Ajanta Pharma USA Inc.. (Phillips, John)
November 24, 2020 Filing 10 ANSWER to #1 Complaint and Affirmative Defenses, by Ajanta Pharma Limited, Ajanta Pharma USA Inc..(Phillips, John) Modified on 11/25/2020 (nms).
November 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 SO ORDERED Granting Stipulation and Proposed Order Regarding Authenticity of Documents. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/23/2020. Associated Cases: 1:19-cv-00311-RGA et al.(nms)
November 20, 2020 Filing 8 STIPULATION and Proposed Order Regarding Authenticity of Documents, by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. (Joyce, Alexandra) Modified on 11/23/2020 (nms).
November 12, 2020 Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)
November 6, 2020 Filing 7 DECLARATION of Service, by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. (Joyce, Alexandra) Modified on 11/12/2020 (nms).
November 4, 2020 Filing 6 Summonses Issued (please complete the top portion of the form and print out for use/service). (kmd)
November 4, 2020 Filing 5 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Merck & Co., Inc. for Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (kmd)
November 4, 2020 Filing 4 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,326,708. (kmd)
November 4, 2020 Filing 3 Supplemental information for patent cases involving an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) - Date Patentee(s) Received Notice: no earlier than 10/5/2020. Date of Expiration of Patent: 11/24/2026.Thirty Month Stay Deadline: no earlier than 4/5/2023. (kmd)
November 4, 2020 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (kmd)
November 4, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed against Ajanta Pharma Limited, Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. (Filing fee $400, receipt number ADEDC-3311422.) - filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(kmd)

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Defendant: Ajanta Pharma Limited
Represented By: John C. Phillips, Jr.
Represented By: Michael J. Gaertner
Represented By: David A. Bilson
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Defendant: Ajanta Pharma USA Inc.
Represented By: John C. Phillips, Jr.
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Plaintiff: Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
Represented By: Alexandra M. Joyce
Represented By: Daniel M. Silver
Represented By: Michael P. Kelly
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