Conformis, Inc. v. DePuy Synthes, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Conformis, Inc.
Defendant: DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. and DePuy Synthes, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2021cv00640
Filed: April 30, 2021
Court: US District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Richard G Andrews
Referring Judge: Jennifer L Hall
2 Judge: Mary Pat Thynge
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 1 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
November 15, 2023 Filing 234 REDACTED VERSION of #230 Letter by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-14)(Farnan, Kelly)
November 14, 2023 REDACTION NOTICE: In accordance with section G of the Administrative Procedures Governing Filing and Service by Electronic Means, redacted versions of sealed documents shall be filed electronically within 7 days of the filing of the sealed document. The records of this case do not reflect the filing of a redacted version of DI #230 . (ceg)
November 10, 2023 CORRECTING ENTRY: The filing at D.I. #228 has been unsealed at the request of the filer. (nms)
November 10, 2023 CORRECTING ENTRY: The Notice of Service filed at D.I. 234 on 11/10/2023, has been removed per the filer's request. The filing was made in error. (nms)
November 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 233 ORAL ORDER: Having reviewed the parties' November 7, 2023 stipulation (D.I. #231 ), IT IS ORDERED that the discovery dispute teleconference scheduled for November 9, 2023 is CANCELLED. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 11/8/2023. (ceg)
November 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 232 SO ORDERED Granting #231 Stipulation and Proposed Order to Stay. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/7/2023. (nms)
November 7, 2023 Filing 231 STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Stay, by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Metzler, Sara) Modified on 11/7/2023 (nms).
November 6, 2023 Filing 230 [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall, from Kelly E. Farnan, regarding opposition to Plaintiff's November 1 letter. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-14) (Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 11/7/2023 (ceg).
November 2, 2023 Filing 229 NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Rebuttal Expert Report of Dr. Geoffrey B. Higgs, MD, (2) Expert Rebuttal Report of Christian Tregillis, CPA, ABV, CFF, CLP filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
November 1, 2023 Filing 228 [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding support of Motion to Strike Portions of Defendants' Invalidity Expert Report and to Compel Defendants to Identify and Narrow Invalidity Grounds (D.I. #225 ). (Attachments: #1 Appendix A, #2 Exhibits 1-3)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 11/2/2023 (nms).
November 1, 2023 Filing 227 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Rebuttal Validity Report of Dr. Thomas R. Oxland filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
October 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 226 ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference: The Court has reviewed the Motion for Teleconference to Resolve Disputes Relating to Defendants' Expert Report and Narrowing of Invalidity Case (D.I. #225 ). A discovery dispute teleconference is scheduled for November 9, 2023 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time before Judge Jennifer L. Hall. By no later than November 1, 2023, the party(ies) seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. By no later than November 6, 2023, any party(ies) opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition. Counsel is reminded to provide courtesy copies. Counsel shall send dial-in information directly to the Court, no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing, using the following e-mail address: Cailah_Garfinkel@ded.uscourts.gov. The Court may choose to resolve the dispute prior to the telephone conference and will, in that event, cancel the conference. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 10/30/2023. (ceg)
October 25, 2023 Filing 225 MOTION for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Dispute related to Defendants' Expert Report and Narrowing of Invalidity Case - filed by Conformis, Inc. Motions referred to Jennifer L. Hall. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 10/25/2023 (ceg).
October 18, 2023 Filing 224 STIPULATION to Extend Time to serve Rebuttal and Reply Expert Reports to October 30, 2023 and November 17, 2023 - filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 10/18/2023 (nms).
October 18, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #224 STIPULATION to Extend Time to serve Rebuttal and Reply Expert Reports to October 30, 2023 and November 17, 2023. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/18/2023. (nms)
October 10, 2023 Filing 223 REDACTED VERSION of #219 Letter by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-6)(Metzler, Sara)
October 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 222 ORAL ORDER: Defendants' discovery motion (D.I. #215 ) is DENIED as stated at today's teleconference. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 10/10/2023. (ceg)
October 10, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jennifer L. Hall - Discovery Dispute Teleconference held on 10/10/2023. (*Court Reporter Stacy Ingram, Hawkins Reporting Service.) (ceg)
October 6, 2023 Filing 221 Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding opposition to motion to amend prior art election (D.I. #219 ). (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-C)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 10/6/2023 (nms).
October 6, 2023 Filing 220 Official Transcript of Discovery Conference held on 8/1/23 before Judge Jennifer Hall. Court Reporter Deanna Warner, Email: deanna_warner@ded.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or order/purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/27/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/6/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/4/2024. (Warner, Deanna)
October 3, 2023 Filing 219 [SEALED] Letter to the Honorable Jennifer L. Hall, from Kelly E. Farnan, regarding prior art election. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-6)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 10/4/2023 (nms).
September 29, 2023 Filing 218 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants Reduction of Prior Art References filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
September 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 217 ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference: The Court has reviewed the Motion for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Disputes (D.I. #215 ). A discovery dispute teleconference is scheduled for October 10, 2023 at 11:00 AM Eastern Time before Judge Jennifer L. Hall. By no later than October 3, 2023, the party(ies) seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. By no later than October 6, 2023, any party(ies) opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition. Counsel is reminded to provide courtesy copies. Counsel shall send dial-in information directly to the Court, no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing, using the following e-mail address: Cailah_Garfinkel@ded.uscourts.gov. The Court may choose to resolve the dispute prior to the telephone conference and will, in that event, cancel the conference. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 9/29/2023. (ceg)
September 27, 2023 Filing 216 REDACTED VERSION of #203 Letter by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-10)(Metzler, Sara)
September 27, 2023 Filing 215 MOTION for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Disputes - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. Motions referred to Jennifer L. Hall.(Farnan, Kelly)
September 26, 2023 Filing 214 NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Opening Expert Report of Dr. Thomas R. Oxland; and 2) Opening Expert Report of James D. Woods, Ph.D. filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
September 26, 2023 Filing 213 NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Opening Expert Report of Dr. Geoffrey B. Higgs, MD Regarding Invalidity and (2) Opening Expert Report of Ingrid Hsieh-Yee, PhD Regarding Public Accessibility of Prior Art filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
September 25, 2023 Filing 212 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Conformis, Inc.'s Further Supplemental Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1 - 6), Second Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 7 - 12), Third Set of Interrogatories (No. 13), Fourth Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 14 - 16) and Fifth Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 17 - 23) (Supplementing Nos. 5 and 6) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
September 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 211 ORAL ORDER: The redacted filing (D.I. #210 is REJECTED because parts of it are redacted in its entirety. Absent a compelling reason, supported by a statement under oath by a party, redactions in their entirety are impermissible; redactions must be done so as to redact the least possible amount of the materials submitted. Failure to make a good faith attempt at such redactions may result in sanctions, the most common of which would be simply unsealing the entire filing. Redacting in its entirety a document, or parts of it, that contains publicly available materials is prima facie evidence of bad faith. Revised redacted filings are DUE within five business days. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/20/2023. (nms)
September 19, 2023 Filing 210 REDACTED VERSION of #203 Letter by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-10)(Farnan, Kelly)
September 19, 2023 Filing 209 REDACTED VERSION of #201 Letter by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-3)(Farnan, Kelly)
September 19, 2023 Filing 208 REDACTED VERSION of #202 Letter, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-I)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 9/20/2023 (nms).
September 14, 2023 Filing 207 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Reduction of Asserted Claims filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
September 14, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #206 STIPULATION to Extend Time to file redacted versions of D.I. 200 , #201 , and #203 to September 19, 2023. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/14/2023. (nms)
September 13, 2023 Filing 206 STIPULATION to Extend Time to file redacted versions of D.I. 200 , #201 , and #203 to September 19, 2023 - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Metzler, Sara) Modified on 9/14/2023 (nms).
September 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 205 ORAL ORDER: Conformis's discovery motion (D.I. #198 ) is GRANTED-IN-PART and DENIED-IN-PART, as stated at today's teleconference. DePuy's discovery motion (D.I. #197 ) is GRANTED, as stated at today's teleconference. Conformis shall produce the reports and deposition transcripts within 7 days, unless a third party moves for a protective order. A third party may utilize Judge Hall's "Motion for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery/Protective Order Disputes" procedures, found in Judge Hall's portion of the Court's website, in the "Forms" tab. Conformis shall provide this order to the appropriate third party(ies) no later than September 11, 2023 at noon. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 9/8/2023. (ceg)
September 8, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jennifer L. Hall - Discovery Dispute Teleconference held on 9/8/2023. (*Court Reporter Jennifer Guy.) (ceg)
September 7, 2023 Filing 204 Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding opposition motion to compel (D.I. #201 ). (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-B)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 9/8/2023 (nms).
September 7, 2023 Filing 203 [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall, from Kelly E. Farnan, regarding opposition motion to compel. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-10)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 9/8/2023 (nms).
September 6, 2023 Filing 202 [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding discovery issues. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-I) (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 9/7/2023 (ceg).
September 6, 2023 Filing 201 [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall, from Kelly E. Farnan, regarding motion to compel. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-3)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 9/6/2023 (nms).
September 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 200 ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference: The Court has reviewed the Motions for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Disputes (D.I. #197 , #198 ). A discovery dispute teleconference is scheduled for September 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time before Judge Jennifer L. Hall. By no later than September 6, 2023, the party(ies) seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. By no later than September 7, 2023, any party(ies) opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition. The parties must meet and confer before filing opening letters. Counsel is reminded to provide courtesy copies. Counsel shall send dial-in information directly to the Court, no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing, using the following e-mail address: Cailah_Garfinkel@ded.uscourts.gov. The Court may choose to resolve the dispute prior to the telephone conference and will, in that event, cancel the conference. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 9/5/2023. (ceg)
August 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 199 CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ORDER. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/30/2023. (nms)
August 29, 2023 Filing 198 MOTION for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Disputes - filed by Conformis, Inc.. Motions referred to Jennifer L. Hall.(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 8/30/2023 (nms).
August 29, 2023 Filing 197 MOTION for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Disputes - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. Motions referred to Jennifer L. Hall.(Farnan, Kelly)
August 29, 2023 Filing 196 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Supplemental Invalidity Contentions filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
August 29, 2023 Filing 195 NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendants Objections and Responses to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.s Third Set of Interrogatories (No. 20) and (2) Defendants Responses to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.s Fourth Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 84-95) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
August 28, 2023 Filing 194 NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.'s Objections and Responses to Defendants' Fifth Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 17-23); 2) Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.'s Objections and Responses to Defendants' Fifth Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 26-27); and 3) Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.'s Objections and Responses to Defendants' Third Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 8-59) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
August 28, 2023 Filing 193 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Supplemental Infringement Claim Charts to Defendants filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
August 28, 2023 Filing 192 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Conformis, Inc.'s Further Supplemental Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1 - 6), Second Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 7 - 12), Third Set of Interrogatories (No. 13), and Fourth Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 14 - 16) (Supplementing Responses to Interrogatory Nos. 3 and 9) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
August 23, 2023 Filing 191 Amended Notice of Deposition and Subpoena to Scott Zellner, by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 8/23/2023 (nms).
August 23, 2023 Filing 190 Amended Notice of Deposition and Subpoena to Jose Guzman, by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 8/23/2023 (nms).
August 23, 2023 Filing 189 NOTICE to Take Deposition of Michael Tarnoff on August 29, 2023 filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
August 23, 2023 Filing 188 Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Karen L. Pascale, regarding the parties proposed claim construction order. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 8/23/2023 (nms).
August 23, 2023 Filing 187 REDACTED VERSION of #178 MOTION to Seal Limited Sections of Transcript, by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-B, #2 Proposed Order, #3 7.1.1 Statement)(Metzler, Sara) Modified on 8/23/2023 (nms).
August 22, 2023 Filing 186 Amended Notice of Deposition and Subpoena to Rajit Kamal, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 8/23/2023 (nms).
August 21, 2023 Filing 185 REDACTED VERSION of #167 Letter, by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 8/21/2023 (nms).
August 18, 2023 Filing 184 Official Transcript of Discovery Dispute Teleconference held on 8/8/2023 before Judge Hall. Court Reporter/Transcriber Heather Triozzi, Email: Heather_Triozzi@ded.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or order/purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/8/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/18/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/16/2023. (ceg)
August 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 183 [SEALED] ORDER granting #178 Motion to Seal Limited Sections of Transcript. Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 8/18/2023.This order has been emailed to local counsel. (ceg)
August 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 182 ORAL ORDER: The Motion to Seal Limited Sections of Transcript (D.I. #178 ) is REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/17/2023. *Motions referred to Jennifer L. Hall.(nms)
August 17, 2023 Filing 181 NOTICE of Service for Motion to Seal Limited Sections of Transcript (D.I. #178 ), by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Metzler, Sara) Modified on 8/17/2023 (nms).
August 17, 2023 Filing 180 DEFICIENCY NOTICE by the Court issued to DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. re #178 Sealed Motion to Seal. Upon review it was determined this filing does not comply with Local Rule 5.2(b)(1). Defendants are requested to supplement the docket with a certificate of service for the filing. (nms)
August 16, 2023 Filing 179 DECLARATION of Angela Verrecchio re #178 MOTION to Seal Limited Sections of Transcript, by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Metzler, Sara) Modified on 8/16/2023 (nms).
August 16, 2023 Filing 178 [SEALED] MOTION to Seal Limited Sections of Transcript - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-B, #2 Proposed Order, #3 7.1.1 Statement)(Metzler, Sara) Modified on 8/16/2023 (nms).
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #177 STIPULATION to Extend Time to file redacted version of D.I. #167 to August 21, 2023 f. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/15/2023. (nms)
August 14, 2023 Filing 177 STIPULATION to Extend Time to file redacted version of D.I. #167 to August 21, 2023 - filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 8/15/2023 (nms).
August 14, 2023 Filing 176 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Objections and Supplemental Responses to plaintiff Conformis, Inc.s Interrogatory Nos. 3-5, 7, 9-10, 14 filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
August 14, 2023 Filing 175 REDACTED VERSION of #166 Letter, by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Metzler, Sara) Modified on 8/15/2023 (nms).
August 11, 2023 Filing 174 Revised Notice to Take Deposition of Terrance Wong on August 30, 2023, filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 8/15/2023 (nms).
August 11, 2023 Filing 173 REVISED Notice to Take Deposition of Jeff Kogl on August 29, 2023, filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 8/15/2023 (nms).
August 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 172 MEMORANDUM ORDER: Addressing the issue of claim construction of multiple terms in U.S. Patent No. 8,623,026, U.S. Patent No. 8,377,129, U.S. Patent No. 9,186,161, U.S. Patent No. 8,460,304, U.S. Patent No. 9,295,482, and U.S. Patent No. 9,326,780 (see Memorandum Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/9/2023. (nms)
August 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 171 ORAL ORDER: The parties discovery requests (D.I. #166 , #167 ) are GRANTED-IN-PART and DENIED-IN-PART as stated at today's teleconference. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 8/8/2023. (ceg)
August 8, 2023 Filing 170 NOTICE of Deposition and Subpoena to Jose Guzman, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 8/8/2023 (nms).
August 8, 2023 Filing 169 NOTICE of Deposition and Subpoena to Rajit Kamal, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 8/8/2023 (nms).
August 8, 2023 Filing 168 NOTICE of Deposition and Subpoena to Scott Zellner, by Conformis, Inc. . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 8/8/2023 (nms).
August 8, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jennifer L. Hall - Discovery Dispute Teleconference held on 8/8/2023. (*Court Reporter Heather Triozzi.) (ceg)
August 7, 2023 Filing 167 [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding discovery issues per the Court's August 2, 2023 Oral Order. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-6) (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 8/7/2023 (ceg). Modified on 8/8/2023 (ceg).
August 7, 2023 Filing 166 [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall from Kelly E. Farnan regarding Response to the Court's Oral Order. (Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 8/7/2023 (ceg).
August 4, 2023 Filing 165 NOTICE to Take Deposition of Kori Brooks on August 17, 2023 filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
August 4, 2023 Filing 164 NOTICE to Take Deposition of James Brownhill on August 22, 2023 filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
August 4, 2023 Filing 163 NOTICE to Take Deposition of Eric Wack on August 18, 2023 filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
August 4, 2023 Filing 162 NOTICE to Take Deposition of Michael Tarnoff on August 29, 2023 filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
August 2, 2023 Filing 161 NOTICE to Take Deposition of Wolfgang Fitz on August 11, 2023 filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
August 2, 2023 Filing 160 NOTICE to Take Deposition of Raymond Bojarski on August 7, 2023 filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 159 ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference: A teleconference is scheduled for August 8, 2023 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time before Judge Jennifer L. Hall. By no later than noon on August 7, 2023, each party shall file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, describing the parties' discovery progress and any outstanding discovery disputes. Counsel is reminded to provide courtesy copies. Counsel shall send dial-in information directly to the Court, no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing, using the following e-mail address: Cailah_Garfinkel@ded.uscourts.gov. The Court may choose to resolve the dispute prior to the telephone conference and will, in that event, cancel the conference. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 8/1/2023. (ceg)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 158 ORAL ORDER: For the reasons stated during today's teleconference, Conformis' Emergency Motion to Amend Scheduling Order (D.I. 152) is DENIED. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 8/1/2023. (ceg)
August 1, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jennifer L. Hall - Teleconference re Emergency Motion for Teleconference to Resolve Scheduling Dispute (D.I. 152) held on 8/1/2023. (*Court Reporter Deanna Warner.) (ceg)
July 31, 2023 Filing 157 NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendants' Third Set of Requests for Admission, (2) Defendants' Fifth Set of Interrogatories, (3) Defendants' Fifth Set of Requests for Production and (4) Defendants' Production Volume 14 (DPY_00016760 to DPY16834) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
July 31, 2023 Filing 156 Letter to The Honorable Jennifer J. Hall, from Kelly E. Farnan, regarding response to Plaintiff's Emergency Motion (D.I. #152 ). (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-B)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 7/31/2023 (nms).
July 28, 2023 Filing 155 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.'s Third Set of Interrogatories to Defendants (No. 20); and Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.'s Fourth Set of Requests for Production to Defendants (Nos. 84-95) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
July 27, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 154 ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference: The Court has reviewed the Emergency Motion for Teleconference to Resolve Scheduling Dispute (D.I. #152 ). A teleconference is scheduled for August 1, 2023 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time before Judge Jennifer L. Hall. By no later than noon on July 31, 2023, any party(ies) opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition. Counsel is reminded to provide courtesy copies. Counsel shall send dial-in information directly to the Court, no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing, using the following e-mail address: Cailah_Garfinkel@ded.uscourts.gov. The Court may choose to resolve the dispute prior to the telephone conference and will, in that event, cancel the conference. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 7/27/2023. (ceg)
July 26, 2023 Filing 153 Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding Emergency Motion for Teleconference to Resolve Scheduling Dispute. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-6) (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 7/26/2023 (ceg).
July 26, 2023 Filing 152 Emergency Motion for Teleconference to Resolve Scheduling Dispute - filed by Conformis, Inc. Motions referred to Jennifer L. Hall. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 7/26/2023 (ceg).
July 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 151 ORAL ORDER: The Emergency Motion to Amend Scheduling Order (D.I. #149 ) is DENIED without prejudice to refile in accordance with Judge Hall's discovery dispute procedures. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 7/25/2023. (ceg)
July 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 150 ORAL ORDER: The Emergency Motion to Amend Scheduling Order (D.I. #149 ) is REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/25/2023. Motions referred to Jennifer L. Hall.(nms)
July 24, 2023 Filing 149 Emergency Motion to Amend Scheduling Order - filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-5, #2 Proposed Order Requiring Expedited Response, #3 Proposed Amended Scheduling Order)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 7/25/2023 (nms).
July 21, 2023 Filing 148 NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Dylan Freeman as co-counsel. Reason for request: no longer associated with Haynes and Boone, LLP. (Pascale, Karen)
July 20, 2023 Filing 147 Joint Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding a response to the Court's July 18, 2023 Oral Order (D.I. 146 ). (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 7/20/2023 (nms).
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 146 ORAL ORDER: The parties are asked to indicate whether they require construction of term F (predetermined rotation angle) at this time, given that the parties have deferred consideration of term E (articular repair system) to a later stage of the case. (See D.I. #121 ). Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/18/2023. (nms)
July 14, 2023 Filing 145 NOTICE of Deposition of Philipp Lang on August 11, 2023 and Subpoena by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Farnan, Kelly)
July 14, 2023 Filing 144 NOTICE of Deposition of Daniel Steines on August 9, 2023 and Subpoena by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Farnan, Kelly)
July 14, 2023 Filing 143 NOTICE of Deposition of Wolfgang Fitz on August 8, 2023 and Subpoena by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Farnan, Kelly)
July 14, 2023 Filing 142 NOTICE of Deposition of Raymond Bojarski on August 7, 2023 and Subpoena by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Farnan, Kelly)
July 14, 2023 Filing 141 NOTICE of Deposition of Konstantinos Tsougarakis on August 1, 2023 and Subpoena by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Farnan, Kelly)
July 14, 2023 Filing 140 NOTICE of Deposition of Rene Vargas-Voracek on August 2, 2023 and Subpoena by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Farnan, Kelly)
July 14, 2023 Filing 139 NOTICE of Deposition of Albert G. Burdulis, Jr. on July 31, 2023 and Subpoena by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Metzler, Sara)
June 30, 2023 Filing 138 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Conformis's First Notice of 30(b)(6) Deposition of Defendants filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
June 30, 2023 Filing 137 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.'s Objections to Defendants' Notice of 30(b)(6) Deposition filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
June 20, 2023 Filing 136 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Notice of Deposition of Plaintiff Conformis, Inc. Pursuant to Rule 30(b)(6) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly)
May 1, 2023 Filing 135 NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendants' Objections and Responses to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.'s Second Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 15-19) and (2) Defendants' Responses to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.'s Third Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 78-83) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
May 1, 2023 Filing 134 NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Plaintiff's Objections and Responses to Defendants' Fourth Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 14-16); and 2) Plaintiffs' Objetions and Responses to Defendants' Second Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 6-7) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
April 10, 2023 Filing 133 REPLY Supplemental Claim Construction Brief Regarding "Includes," filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Metzler, Sara) Modified on 4/11/2023 (nms).
April 10, 2023 Filing 132 REPLY Supplemental Claim Construction Brief on "Mold," filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Compliance, #2 Exhibit 4)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 4/11/2023 (nms).
April 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 131 ORAL ORDER: A Motion for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Dispute should be filed if counsel finds they are unable to resolve a discovery matter. The suggested text for this motion can be found in Judge Hall's portion of the Court's website, in the "Forms" tab, under the heading "Motion for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery/Protective Order Disputes." The dispute will thereafter be addressed in accordance with Judge Hall's discovery dispute procedures. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 4/4/2023. (ceg)
April 3, 2023 This case is no longer referred to Chief Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge. The case is now REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Hall to handle all discovery disputes including any that arise in connection with expert reports. (nms)
March 31, 2023 Filing 130 NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.'s Second Set of Interrogatories to Defendants (Nos. 15-19); and 2) Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.'s Third Set of Requests for Production to Defendants (Nos. 78-83) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
March 30, 2023 Filing 129 NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendants' Fourth Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc. (Nos. 14-16) and (2) Defendants' Second Set of Requests for Admission to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc. (Nos. 6-7) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
March 28, 2023 Filing 128 Response to Supplemental Claim Construction Brief Regarding "Mold," filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 3/29/2023 (nms).
March 28, 2023 Filing 127 ANSWERING Supplemental Claim Construction Brief on "Surface Including" Terms, filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-9)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 3/29/2023 (nms).
March 10, 2023 Filing 126 Supplemental Claim Construction Brief, filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 3/11/2023 (nms).
March 10, 2023 Filing 125 Supplemental Claim Construction Brief, filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 part 1, #2 Exhibit 1 part 2, #3 Exhibit 2 part 1, #4 Exhibit 2 part 2, #5 Exhibit 2 part 3, #6 Exhibit 3)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 3/11/2023 (nms).
March 7, 2023 Filing 124 Official Transcript of Markman Hearing held on 2/6/23 before Judge Richard G. Andrews. Court Reporter Heather M. Triozzi,Email: Heather_Triozzi@ded.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or order/purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 3/28/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/10/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/5/2023. (Triozzi, Heather)
February 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 123 SO ORDERED Granting #121 Stipulation for Supplemental Claim Construction Briefing and to Amend Scheduling Order (*Reset Deadlines/Hearings: Fact Discovery to be completed by 8/29/2023; Dispositive Motions due by 1/18/2024; Pretrial Order due by 5/6/2024; A 5 day Jury Trial is reset to start 6/17/2024, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 6A; a Pretrial Conference is set for 6/7/2024, at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 6A (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/23/2023. (nms)
February 22, 2023 Filing 122 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Objections and Responses to Defendants' Fourth Set of Requests for Production (No. 25) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
February 22, 2023 Filing 121 STIPULATION for Supplemental Claim Construction Briefing and to Amend Scheduling Order by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) (Main Document 121 replaced on 2/22/2023) (nms).
February 22, 2023 CORRECTING ENTRY: The pdf for D.I. #121 has been replaced with a corrected version. A typo in the title has been corrected. (nms)
February 10, 2023 Filing 120 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Responses to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.'s Second Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 76-77) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
February 3, 2023 Filing 119 Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding response to the Court's February 1, 2023 Markman Order (D.I. #116 ). (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 2/6/2023 (nms).
February 3, 2023 Filing 118 Letter to The Honorable Judge Richard G. Andrews, from Kelly E. Farnan, regarding the Court's February 1, 2023, Markman Order (D.I. #116 ). (Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 2/3/2023 (nms).
February 2, 2023 Filing 117 NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendants' Notice of Subpoena to Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., Zimmer, Inc., Zimmer US, Inc., and Biomet Manufacturing LLC and (2) Defendants' Notice of Subpoena to Smith & Nephew, Inc. filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
February 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 116 MARKMAN ORDER: Providing the court's tentative Markman constructions. The parties are requested to meet and confer and to see if they can resolve their disputes on some of these terms before the Markman hearing (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/1/2023. (nms)
January 27, 2023 Filing 115 NOTICE of Intent to Serve Non-Party Subpoenas, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/30/2023 (nms).
January 24, 2023 Filing 114 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Conformis, Inc.'s Further Supplemental Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-6), Second Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 7-12), and Third Set of Interrogatories (No. 13) (Supplementing Responses to Interrogatory Nos. 7 and 8) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
January 23, 2023 Filing 113 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dylan Freeman - filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen)
January 23, 2023 Filing 112 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Fourth Set of Requests for Production to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc. (No. 25) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Metzler, Sara)
January 23, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #113 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dylan Freeman, filed by Conformis, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/23/2023. (nms)
January 17, 2023 Filing 111 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Objections and Responses to First Set of Interrogatories (No. 12) and document production DPY_010 filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly)
January 17, 2023 Filing 110 REDACTED VERSION of #104 Appendix, Volume 2 of 2, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Appendix A, #2 Exhibits 1-27)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/17/2023 (nms).
January 17, 2023 Filing 109 REDACTED VERSION of #103 Appendix, Volume 1 of 2, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-D, #2 Exhibits E-G)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/17/2023 (nms).
January 17, 2023 Filing 108 REDACTED VERSION of #102 Joint Claim Construction Brief by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen)
January 11, 2023 Filing 107 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Second Set of Requests for Production to Defendant DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. (Nos. 76-77) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
January 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 106 SO ORDERED Granting #105 Joint Motion Requesting Claim Construction Hearing. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/11/2023. (nms)
January 11, 2023 Motions No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge: D.I. #105 Joint Motion Requesting Claim Construction Hearing was referred in error by CM/ECF. (nms)
January 10, 2023 Filing 105 Joint Motion Requesting Claim Construction Hearing - filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/11/2023 (nms).
January 10, 2023 Filing 104 [SEALED] Joint Appendix, Volume 2 of 2 re #102 Joint Claim Construction Brief, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Appendix A, #2 Exhibits 1-27)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/11/2023 (nms).
January 10, 2023 Filing 103 [SEALED] Joint Appendix, Volume 1 of 2 re #102 Joint Claim Construction Brief, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-D, #2 Exhibits E-G)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/11/2023 (nms).
January 10, 2023 Filing 102 [SEALED] Joint Claim Construction Brief, filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/11/2023 (nms).
January 10, 2023 Filing 101 AMENDED Joint Construction Chart, Volume 4 of 4 by, Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/10/2023 (nms).
January 10, 2023 Filing 100 AMENDED Joint Construction Chart, Volume 3 of 4, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 32-35)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/10/2023 (nms).
January 10, 2023 Filing 99 AMENDED Joint Construction Chart, Volume 2 of 4, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 30)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/10/2023 (nms).
January 10, 2023 Filing 98 AMENDED Joint Construction Chart, Volume 1 of 4, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibits 1-3, #3 Exhibits 4-10)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 1/10/2023 (nms).
January 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 97 SO ORDERED Granting #96 STIPULATION to Extend Time to file the Joint Claim Construction Brief and Appendix to January 10, 2023. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 1/5/2023. (nms)
January 5, 2023 Filing 96 STIPULATION to Extend Time to file the Joint Claim Construction Brief and Appendix to January 10, 2023 - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Metzler, Sara) Modified on 1/5/2023 (nms).
January 5, 2023 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Tiffany M. Cooke for Conformis, 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. (twk)
December 16, 2022 Filing 95 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Conformis, Inc.'s Supplemental Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-6), Second Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 7-12), and Third Set of Interrogatories (No. 13) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
December 14, 2022 Filing 94 Official Transcript of Telephonic Discovery Conference held on 12/9/2022 before Judge Mary Pat Thynge. Court Reporter/Transcriber Veritext Legal Solutions, Phone: 302-571-0510. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or order/purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER Redaction Request due 1/4/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/17/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/14/2023. (nmg)
December 13, 2022 Filing 93 REDACTED VERSION of #87 Letter, by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Teleconference Participants, #2 Exhibit 1-2)(Farnan, Kelly)
December 13, 2022 Filing 92 REDACTED VERSION of #85 Letter by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Teleconference Participants, #2 Exhibit 1-6)(Farnan, Kelly)
December 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 91 ORAL ORDER granting #80 Motion for Hearing; granting in part and denying in part #81 Motion for Discovery: The transcript of the December 9, 2022 discovery dispute teleconference shall serve as the ORDER of the court. In accordance with the submissions of the parties related to Plaintiff's Interrogatory No. 12, D.I. 84 at 3-4, and Defendant's Interrogatory No. 7, D.I. 85 at 4; IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: (1) By no later than 12/16/2022, each party shall select two (2) asserted patents for the other party to provide respective contentions for infringement or invalidity. Should the parties agree to exchange contentions for only one (1) patent, they may do so without leave of the court; (2) As to the two (2) asserted patents identified by Plaintiff, by no later than 1/17/2023, for each accused product, Defendant shall provide to Plaintiff detailed noninfringement positions that identify each specific claim limitation that Defendant contends is not infringed along with support for each contention; (3) With respect to the two (2) asserted patents identified by Defendant, by no later than 1/24/2023, Plaintiff shall provide to Defendant an identification of each specific claim limitation Plaintiff contends is not disclosed by the prior art cited in Defendant's invalidity contentions along with detailed support for each of Plaintiff's validity contentions. Ordered by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 12/12/2022. (DAT)
December 9, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mary Pat Thynge - Telephonic Discovery Conference held on 12/9/2022. (Court Reporter Carrie Gold.) (DAT)
December 9, 2022 Filing 90 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Conformis Inc.'s Reply Claim Construction Brief filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
December 8, 2022 Filing 89 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 1-5) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
December 7, 2022 Filing 88 NOTICE of List of Plaintiff's Teleconference Participants for 12/09/2022 Telephonic Discovery Conference by Conformis, Inc. (Pascale, Karen)
December 7, 2022 Filing 87 [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Mary Pat Thynge, from Kelly E. Farnan, regarding response in opposition to Plaintiff's request to compel. (Attachments: #1 Teleconference Participants, #2 Exhibits 1-2)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 12/7/2022 (nms).
December 7, 2022 Filing 86 Letter to The Honorable Mary Pat Thynge, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding response in Opposition to Defendants' letter (D.I. #85 ). (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 12/7/2022 (nms).
December 6, 2022 Filing 85 [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Mary Pat Thynge, from Kelly E. Farnan, regarding opening letter in support of Motion to Compel. (Attachments: #1 Teleconference Participants, #2 Exhibits 1-6)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 12/6/2022 (nms).
December 6, 2022 Filing 84 Letter to The Honorable Mary Pat Thynge, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding discovery dispute (D.I. #80 ). (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-8)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 12/6/2022 (nms).
December 2, 2022 Filing 83 NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Objections and Responses to Defendants' Third Set of Interrogatories (No. 13); and 2) Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Objections and Responses to Defendants' Third Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 23-24) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
November 29, 2022 Opinion or Order NOTICE OF SCHEDULING: A Telephonic Discovery Conference is set for 12/9/2022 at 11:00 AM Eastern time before Judge Mary Pat Thynge. Counsel for Plaintiff shall arrange a teleconference and share conference bridge details with chambers (daniel_taylor@ded.uscourts.gov) and the court reporter (Heather Triozzi). Letter briefs in the discovery disputes raised at D.I. #80 and D.I. #81 shall be due as follows: (1) Each party's opening letter brief shall be due on 12/6/2022 by no later than 11:00 AM; (2) Answering letter briefs shall be due on 12/7/2022 by no later than 11:00 AM. TWO (2) COURTESY COPIES of each letter brief and exhibits shall be due in the Clerk's Office at the same time. All courtesy copies (including Exhibits) shall be SINGLE SIDED. The parties are reminded to use descriptive titles (i.e. "Plaintiffs' opening" and "Defendants' answering") on their letter briefs. The parties are further reminded in their answering letter briefs to cite to the D.I. number of the respective opening letter briefs and exhibits. D. Del. LR 7.1.3(a)(6). Ordered by Judge Mary Pat Thynge on 11/29/2022. (DAT)
November 22, 2022 Filing 82 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants Answering Claim Construction Brief filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly)
November 21, 2022 Filing 81 MOTION for Discovery Dispute Teleconference - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. Motions referred to Mary Pat Thynge.(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 11/22/2022 (nms).
November 21, 2022 Filing 80 MOTION for Discovery Teleconference - filed by Conformis, Inc.. Motions referred to Mary Pat Thynge.(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 11/22/2022 (nms).
November 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 79 ORAL ORDER: The parties have advised that a discovery dispute has arisen. This dispute, and any future discovery disputes are now REFERRED to Chief Magistrate Judge Mary Pat Thynge. The parties are directed to refer to Judge Thynge's discovery procedures as outlined on her webpage at the Court's website. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/21/2022. (nms)
November 16, 2022 Filing 78 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Objections and Responses to Defendants' Second Set of Requests for Production (No. 22) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
November 8, 2022 Filing 77 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants First Set of Requests for Admission to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc. (Nos. 1-5) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly)
November 2, 2022 Filing 76 NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendants Third Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc. (No. 13) and (2) Defendants Third Set of Requests for Production to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc. (Nos. 23-24) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly)
November 1, 2022 Filing 75 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Conformis Inc.'s Supplemental Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-6) and Second Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 7-12) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
October 17, 2022 Filing 74 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants Second Set of Requests for Production to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc. (No. 22) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly)
September 26, 2022 Filing 73 Joint Claim Construction Chart, Volume 3, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 32-35)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 9/26/2022 (nms).
September 26, 2022 Filing 72 Joint Claim Construction Chart, Volume 2, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 30)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 9/26/2022 (nms).
September 26, 2022 Filing 71 Joint Claim Construction Chart, Volume 1, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibits 1-3, #3 Exhibits 4-10)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 9/26/2022 (nms).
September 26, 2022 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #70 STIPULATION to Extend Time to file Joint Claim Construction Chart to September 26, 2022. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/26/2022. (nms) Modified on 9/26/2022 (nms).
September 23, 2022 Filing 70 STIPULATION to Extend Time to file Joint Claim Construction Chart to September 26, 2022 - filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 9/26/2022 (nms). Modified on 9/26/2022 (nms).
September 23, 2022 Filing 69 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Tiffany M. Cooke - filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen)
September 23, 2022 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #69 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Tiffany M. Cooke, filed by Conformis, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/23/2022. (nms)
September 19, 2022 Filing 68 NOTICE of Appearance by Sara M. Metzler on behalf of DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. (Metzler, Sara)
September 12, 2022 Filing 67 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Objections and Responses to Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 7-12) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
September 9, 2022 Filing 66 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Amended Identification of Claim Terms/Phrases and Proposed Constructions filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
September 9, 2022 Filing 65 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Identification of Claim Terms/Phrases and Proposed Constructions filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
September 9, 2022 Filing 64 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Disclosure of Claim Terms and Proposed Constructions filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly)
August 30, 2022 Filing 63 NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Valerie A. Caras as co-counsel. Reason for request: Leaving the Firm. (Caras, Valerie)
August 19, 2022 Filing 62 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' First Supplemental Response to Interrogatory No. 3 filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly)
August 12, 2022 Filing 61 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc. (Nos. 7-12) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Caras, Valerie)
August 12, 2022 Filing 60 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Preliminary Invalidity Contentions filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Caras, Valerie)
August 12, 2022 Filing 59 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Second Supplemental Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories Nos. 16 (Interrogatory No. 5) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
August 4, 2022 Filing 58 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Second Supplemental Infringement Claim Charts to Defendants [with Second Supplemental Claim Charts C and D] [HIGHLY CONFIDENTIAL ATTORNEYS' EYES ONLY]; and Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s First Supplemental Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories (No. 1) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
July 29, 2022 Filing 57 REDACTED VERSION of #54 Letter, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-C)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 7/29/2022 (nms).
July 29, 2022 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #56 STIPULATION and Proposed Order Extending Deadline to file Redactions to July 29, 2022. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/29/2022. (nms)
July 28, 2022 Filing 56 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to file redactions to July 29, 2022 - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly)
July 28, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Richard G. Andrews - Discovery Conference held on 7/28/2022. Counsel for Plaintiff: K. Pascale. Counsel for Defendants: V. Caras. The transcript of the hearing shall serve as the Court's rulings. (Court Reporter Deanna Warner.) (lak)
July 26, 2022 Filing 55 REDACTED VERSION of #53 Letter, by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits 1-8, #2 Proposed Order)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 7/27/2022 (nms).
July 21, 2022 Filing 54 [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding opposition to discovery dispute letter (D.I. #53 ). (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-C)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 7/24/2022 (nms).
July 19, 2022 Filing 53 [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Kelly E. Farnan, regarding discovery dispute. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibits 1-8)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 7/20/2022 (nms).
July 13, 2022 Filing 52 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s First Supplemental Infringement Claim Charts to Defendants filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
July 6, 2022 Filing 51 NOTICE of Appearance by Valerie A. Caras on behalf of DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. (Caras, Valerie)
July 6, 2022 Filing 50 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to serve their invalidity contentions to August 12, 2022 - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly)
July 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORAL ORDER: The parties have advised that a dispute has arisen requiring judicial attention. The Court will hold a discovery conference on 7/28/2022, at 4:00 PM in Courtroom 6A. In preparation for this conference the parties shall follow the Discovery Matters and Disputes procedure as set forth in the Scheduling Order. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/6/2022. (nms)
July 6, 2022 Filing 48 NOTICE of Intent to Serve Non-Party Subpoenas (Materialise NV; 3D Systems, Inc.) by Conformis, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A & B)(Pascale, Karen)
July 6, 2022 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #50 STIPULATION to Extend Time for to serve invalidity contentions to August 12, 2022. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/6/2022. (nms)
June 16, 2022 Filing 47 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Initial Disclosure of Asserted Claims and Infringement Claim Charts to Defendants filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
June 15, 2022 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Abigail Leigh Sellers for DePuy Synthes, 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. (mpb)
June 14, 2022 Filing 46 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Abigail Leigh Sellers - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly)
June 14, 2022 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #46 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Abigail Leigh Sellers, filed by DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc., DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/14/2022. (nms)
June 9, 2022 Filing 45 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Supplemental Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
May 16, 2022 Filing 44 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendants' Core Technical Documents filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly)
April 28, 2022 Filing 43 NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendants Objections and Responses to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.s First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-14); (2) Defendants Objections and Responses to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc.s First Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 1-75 and (3) Defendants Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(1) and Paragraph 3 of the Delaware Default Standard for Discovery filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly)
April 28, 2022 Filing 42 NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 1 21); and Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Objections and Responses to Defendants' First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1 6) filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
April 28, 2022 Filing 41 NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1); and 2) Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Paragraph 3 of the District of Delaware's Default Standard for Discovery filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
April 18, 2022 Filing 40 NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiff Conformis Inc.'s Initial Identification of the Asserted Patents, Accused Products, and Damages Model, filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
April 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 39 SO ORDERED Granting #38 Proposed Stipulated Protective Order. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 4/13/2022. (nms)
April 12, 2022 Filing 38 PROPOSED Stipulated Protective Order, by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 4/13/2022 (nms).
March 31, 2022 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #37 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Nicolette Nunez, filed by Conformis, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/31/2022. (nms)
March 30, 2022 Filing 37 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Nicolette Nunez - filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen)
March 29, 2022 Filing 36 NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendants First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc. (Nos. 1-6) and (2) Defendants First Set of Requests for Production to Plaintiff Conformis, Inc. (Nos. 1-21) filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly)
March 29, 2022 Filing 35 NOTICE OF SERVICE of 1) Plaintiff Conformis Inc.s First Set of Interrogatories to Defendant DePuy Synthes, Inc. (Nos. 1-14); 2) Plaintiff Conformis Inc.s First Set of Requests for Production to Defendant DePuy Synthes, Inc. (Nos. 1-75); 3) Plaintiff Conformis Inc.s First Set of Interrogatories to Defendant DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. (Nos. 1-14); 4) Plaintiff Conformis Inc.s First Set of Requests for Production to Defendant DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. (Nos. 1-75); 5) Plaintiff Conformis Inc.s First Set of Interrogatories to Defendant DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. (Nos. 1-14); and 6) Plaintiff Conformis Inc.s First Set of Requests for Production to Defendant DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. (Nos. 1-75), filed by Conformis, Inc..(Pascale, Karen)
March 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORAL ORDER: The Rule 16(b) Conference scheduled for 3/31/2022, is CANCELED. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/29/2022. (nms)
March 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 11/30/2022. Amended Pleadings due by 7/30/2022. Fact Discovery completed by 4/21/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 9/22/2023. Joint Claim Construction Brief due by 1/6/2023. A Markman Hearing is set for 2/6/2023, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 6A. A Pretrial Conference is set for 1/26/2024, at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 6A. A 5 day Jury Trial is set to start 2/26/2024, at 9:30 AM in Courtroom 6A (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/29/2022. (nms)
March 29, 2022 Filing 32 Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Karen L. Pascale, Esq., regarding dial-in information for Rule 16(b) Teleconference. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 3/29/2022 (nms).
March 29, 2022 Filing 31 PROPOSED Scheduling Order, by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Letter)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 3/29/2022 (nms).
March 29, 2022 Filing 30 NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Linfeng Yang as co-counsel. Reason for request: no longer associated with Haynes and Boone, LLP. (Pascale, Karen)
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 Order Setting Rule 16(b) Telephone Conference: A Scheduling Conference is set for 3/31/2022, at 3:30 PM before Judge Richard G. Andrews (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 3/2/2022. (nms)
February 28, 2022 Filing 28 ANSWER to #19 Amended Complaint with Jury Demand, by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 2/28/2022 (nms).
February 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORAL ORDER: The motion to dismiss (D.I. #23 ) is DENIED. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 2/14/2022. (nms)
December 27, 2021 Filing 26 REPLY BRIEF re #23 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint's Claims for Past Damages for Failure to Plead Facts Demonstrating Compliance with 35 U.S.C. Section 287a filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly)
December 20, 2021 Filing 25 ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re #23 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint's Claims for Past Damages for Failure to Plead Facts Demonstrating Compliance with 35 U.S.C. Section 287a filed by Conformis, Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 12/27/2021. (Pascale, Karen)
December 6, 2021 Filing 24 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #23 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint's Claims for Past Damages for Failure to Plead Facts Demonstrating Compliance with 35 U.S.C. Section 287a, filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 12/20/2021. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-B)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 12/6/2021 (nms).
December 6, 2021 Filing 23 MOTION to Dismiss the First Amended Complaint's Claims for Past Damages for Failure to Plead Facts Demonstrating Compliance with 35 U.S.C. Section 287a - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 12/6/2021 (nms).
November 18, 2021 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #22 STIPULATION to Extend Time (*Reset Answer Deadlines: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. answer due 12/6/2021; DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. answer due 12/6/2021; DePuy Synthes, Inc. answer due 12/6/2021). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/18/2021. (nms)
November 17, 2021 Filing 22 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Defendants Answer to Amended Complaint to through and including December 6, 2021 - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly)
November 15, 2021 Filing 21 EXHIBITS U part 2 - W to #19 Amended Complaint, by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 11/15/2021 (nms).
November 15, 2021 Filing 20 EXHIBITS L-U part 1 to #19 Amended Complaint, by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen) Modified on 11/15/2021 (nms).
November 15, 2021 Filing 19 AMENDED COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against All Defendants - filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-C), #2 Exhibits D-F, #3 Exhibits G-K)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 11/15/2021 (nms).
November 9, 2021 Filing 18 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss to November 15, 2021 - filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen)
November 9, 2021 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #18 STIPULATION to Extend Time (*Reset Briefing Schedule: re #14 MOTION to Dismiss Based Claims for Past Damages for Failure to Plead Facts Demonstrating Compliance with 35 U.S.C. 287(a). Answering Brief due 11/15/2021). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 11/9/2021. (nms)
October 26, 2021 Filing 17 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jason G. Sheasby, Annita Zhong and Tate Harshbarger - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly)
October 26, 2021 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #17 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jason G. Sheasby, Annita Zhong and Tate Harshbarger, filed by DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc., DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/26/2021. (nms)
October 25, 2021 Filing 16 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Johnson & Johnson for DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly)
October 25, 2021 Filing 15 OPENING BRIEF in Support re #14 MOTION to Dismiss Based Claims for Past Damages for Failure to Plead Facts Demonstrating Compliance with 35 U.S.C. 287(a), filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 11/8/2021. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 10/26/2021 (nms).
October 25, 2021 Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss Based Claims for Past Damages for Failure to Plead Facts Demonstrating Compliance with 35 U.S.C. 287(a) - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 10/26/2021 (nms).
September 20, 2021 Filing 13 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer Complaint to through and including October 25, 2021 - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly)
September 20, 2021 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #13 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer Complaint to through and including October 25, 2021 (*Reset Answer Deadlines: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. answer due 10/25/2021; DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. answer due 10/25/2021; DePuy Synthes, Inc. answer due 10/25/2021). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/20/2021. (nms)
August 4, 2021 Filing 12 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME the time for Defendants to Answer Complaint to through and including September 24, 2021 - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly)
August 4, 2021 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #12 STIPULATION to Extend Time (*Reset Answer Deadlines: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. answer due 9/24/2021; DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. answer due 9/24/2021; DePuy Synthes, Inc. answer due 9/24/2021). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/4/2021. (nms)
July 7, 2021 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Lisa S. Glasser for DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., for DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., and for DePuy Synthes, 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. (twk)
July 6, 2021 Filing 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lisa S. Glasser - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly)
July 6, 2021 Filing 10 STIPULATION to Extend Time to move, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint to August 25, 2021 - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly) Modified on 7/6/2021 (nms).
July 6, 2021 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lisa S. Glasser, filed by DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc., DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/6/2021. (nms)
July 6, 2021 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #10 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to move, answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint to August 25, 2021 (*Reset Answer Deadlines: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. answer due 8/25/2021; DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. answer due 8/25/2021; DePuy Synthes, Inc. answer due 8/25/2021). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 7/6/2021. (nms)
May 12, 2021 Filing 9 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Answer the Complaint to through and including July 26, 2021 - filed by DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc.. (Farnan, Kelly)
May 12, 2021 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #9 STIPULATION to Extend Time (*Reset Answer Deadlines: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc. answer due 7/26/2021; DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. answer due 7/26/2021; DePuy Synthes, Inc. answer due 7/26/2021). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 5/12/2021. (nms)
May 7, 2021 Pro Hac Vice Attorneys John R. Emerson, Jason T. Lao, Linfeng Yang, Stephanie N. Sivinski, Andrea Levenson for Conformis, 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)
May 5, 2021 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed, by Conformis, Inc.. Defendants served 5/4/2021, answer due 05/25/2021. (Attachments: #1 Proof of Service, #2 Proof of Service)(Pascale, Karen) Modified on 5/5/2021 (nms).
May 5, 2021 Filing 7 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John R. Emerson, Stephanie N. Sivinski, Jason T. Lao, Andrea Levenson, and Linfeng Yang - filed by Conformis, Inc.. (Pascale, Karen)
May 5, 2021 CORRECTING ENTRY: The summons returned executed at D.I. 6 have been removed from the docket as they were filed using the incorrect code. Plaintiff shall refile the executed summons using the "Summons Returned Executed" code thereby allowing an answer due date to be set. (nms)
May 5, 2021 Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)
May 5, 2021 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #7 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John R. Emerson, Stephanie N. Sivinski, Jason T. Lao, Andrea Levenson, and Linfeng Yang, filed by Conformis, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 5/5/2021. (nms)
April 30, 2021 Filing 5 Summonses Issued (please complete the top portion of the form and print out for use/service). (Attachments: #1 Summons, #2 Summons)(nmg)
April 30, 2021 Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Conformis, Inc. (nmg)
April 30, 2021 Filing 3 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,460,304 ;9,295,482 ;8,623,026 ;9,326,780 ;9,186,161 ;8,377,129 ;8,083,745. (nmg)
April 30, 2021 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (nmg)
April 30, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed with Jury Demand against DePuy Synthes Products, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., DePuy Synthes, Inc. - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3605879.) - filed by Conformis, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-C, #2 Exhibit D-F, #3 Exhibit G-N, #4 Exhibit O-T, #5 Exhibit U-W, #6 Civil Cover Sheet)(nmg)

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Plaintiff: Conformis, Inc.
Represented By: Robert M. Vrana
Represented By: Karen L. Pascale
Represented By: John R. Emerson
Represented By: Andrea Levenson
Represented By: Linfeng Yang
Represented By: Stephanie N. Sivinski
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Defendant: DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc.
Represented By: Kelly E. Farnan
Represented By: Lisa S. Glasser
Represented By: Valerie A. Caras
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Defendant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
Represented By: Kelly E. Farnan
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Defendant: DePuy Synthes, Inc.
Represented By: Kelly E. Farnan
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