Merck KGaA et al v. Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Merck KGaA, Merck Serono SA and Ares Trading SA
Defendant: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. and Aurobindo Pharma Limited
Case Number: 1:2023cv00039
Filed: January 13, 2023
Court: US District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Gregory B Williams
Nature of Suit: Patent - Abbreviated New Drug Application(ANDA)
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. ยง 271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
February 3, 2023 Filing 11 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Aurobindo Pharma Limited for Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. filed by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.. (Schladweiler, Benjamin)
February 3, 2023 Filing 10 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with Affirmative Defenses by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H)(Schladweiler, Benjamin)
February 2, 2023 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kenneth S. Canfield, Dmitry V. Shelhoff, Edward D. Pergament, and Julia S. Kim for Aurobindo Pharma Limited and Aurobindo 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. (mpb)
February 1, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dmitry V. Shelhoff, Kenneth S. Canfield, Edward D. Pergament and Julia S. Kim filed by Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Aurobindo Pharma Limited. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 2/1/23. (ntl)
January 31, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dmitry V. Shelhoff, Kenneth S. Canfield, Edward D. Pergament and Julia S. Kim - filed by Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certification by Counsel to Be Admitted Pro Hac Vice - Dmitry V. Shelhoff, Esq., #3 Certification by Counsel to Be Admitted Pro Hac Vice - Kenneth S. Canfield, Esq., #4 Certification by Counsel to Be Admitted Pro Hac Vice - Edward D. Pergament, Esq., #5 Certification by counsel to Be Admitted Pro Hac Vice - Julia S. Kim, Esq.)(Schladweiler, Benjamin)
January 20, 2023 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Merck Serono SA, Merck KGaA, Ares Trading SA.Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. served on 1/20/2023, answer due 2/10/2023. (Tigan, Jeremy)
January 20, 2023 Filing 7 AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons, Complaint and related papers served on Aurobindo Pharma Limited on January 19, 2023, filed by Ares Trading SA, Merck KGaA, Merck Serono SA. (Tigan, Jeremy)
January 18, 2023 Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)
January 13, 2023 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Aurobindo Pharma Limited on 1/13/2023; Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. on 1/13/2023. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued)(apk) (Attachment 1 replaced on 1/19/2023) (ntl).
January 13, 2023 Filing 5 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Merck KGaA for Ares Trading SA, Merck Serono SA filed by Ares Trading SA, Merck KGaA, Merck Serono SA. (apk)
January 13, 2023 Filing 4 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 7,713,947 B2 ;8,377,903 B2 ;10,849,919 B2. (apk)
January 13, 2023 Filing 3 Supplemental information for patent cases involving an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) - Date Patentee(s) Received Notice: 12/5/2022. Date of Expiration of Patent: SEE ANDA FORM.Thirty Month Stay Deadline: 6/5/2025. (apk)
January 13, 2023 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (apk)
January 13, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed against Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-4043418.) - filed by Merck Serono SA, Merck KGaA, Ares Trading SA. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-D, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(apk)

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Plaintiff: Merck KGaA
Represented By: Jack B. Blumenfeld
Represented By: Jeremy A. Tigan
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Plaintiff: Merck Serono SA
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Plaintiff: Ares Trading SA
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Defendant: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc.
Represented By: Benjamin J. Schladweiler
Represented By: Dmitry V. Shelhoff
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Defendant: Aurobindo Pharma Limited
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