Astellas Pharma Inc. et al v. Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Plaintiff: Astellas Pharma Inc., Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd. and Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.
Defendant: Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2023cv00486
Filed: May 3, 2023
Court: US District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Joseph F Bataillon
Referring Judge: Christopher J Burke
Nature of Suit: Patent - Abbreviated New Drug Application(ANDA)
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 23, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. #11 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME respond to complaint to July 26, 2023 filed by Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. answer due 7/26/2023. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 6/23/2023. (mlc)
June 22, 2023 Filing 11 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME respond to complaint to July 26, 2023 - filed by Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. (Dorsney, Kenneth)
May 26, 2023 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jayita Guhaniyogi for Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd. Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., Astellas Pharma Inc.,J Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., and for Astellas Pharma 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. Associated Cases: 1:23-cv-00022-JFB-CJB, 1:23-cv-00486-JFB-CJB(smg)
May 26, 2023 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Nitya Anand for Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., Astellas Pharma Inc., Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., and for Astellas Pharma 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. Associated Cases: 1:23-cv-00022-JFB-CJB, 1:23-cv-00486-JFB-CJB(smg)
May 23, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. #9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Simon D. Roberts, Jason A. Leonard, Jayita Guhaniyogi, Nitya Anand, Vincent Li, Connor S. Romm, and Rodney Swartz filed by Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Inc., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 5/23/2023. (dlb)
May 23, 2023 Remark: The parties should follow the Court's Standing Order Regarding Courtesy Copies, a copy of which is found on Judge Burke's portion of the District Court's webpage: #https://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/ded/files/CJBCC2022.pdf (dlb)
May 23, 2023 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED D.I. #8 Stipulation filed by Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Inc., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., Reset Answer Deadline: Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. answer due 6/26/2023. Ordered by Judge Christopher J. Burke on 5/23/2023. (dlb)
May 23, 2023 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Simon D. Roberts and Rodney D. Swartz, II for Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., and Astellas Pharma 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. Associated Cases: 1:23-cv-00022-JFB-CJB, 1:23-cv-00486-JFB-CJB(mpb)
May 23, 2023 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Connor S. Romm for Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., and Astellas Pharma 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. Associated Cases: 1:23-cv-00022-JFB-CJB, 1:23-cv-00486-JFB-CJB(mkr)
May 23, 2023 REMARK: The parties should be aware that the Court encourages the participation of newer attorneys in courtroom proceedings and at oral argument. Please see the Court's Standing Order Regarding Courtroom Opportunities for Newer Attorneys, a link to which is provided here for the parties' convenience:#http://www.ded.uscourts.gov/sites/ded/files/forms/StandingOrder2017.pdf (dlb)
May 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORAL ORDER: Pursuant to the filing of this case, the Court issues the following order: Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke shall issue a scheduling order when appropriate. Magistrate Judge Burke shall handle all nondispositive matters on all issues, except for Daubert motions, Markman hearings, and pretrial motions in limine. The parties have the right to file an appeal of the magistrate judge's order, and the same shall be decided by the undersigned. The magistrate judge shall likewise handle all discovery matters, scheduling, and pretrial conferences. If the parties believe the magistrate judge has a conflict of interest with this case, the parties shall so notify the Court. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Joseph F. Bataillon on 05/22/2023. (AEV)
May 17, 2023 Filing 9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Simon D. Roberts, Jason A. Leonard, Jayita Guhaniyogi, Nitya Anand, Vincent Li, Connor S. Romm, and Rodney Swartz - filed by Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., Astellas Pharma Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certifications for Simon D. Roberts, Jason A. Leonard, Jayita Guhaniyogi, Nitya Anand, Vincent Li, Connor S. Romm, and Rodney Swartz)(Joyce, Alexandra)
May 16, 2023 Filing 8 STIPULATION regarding Venue and Personal Jurisdiction and to Extend Time for Response to Complaint by Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., Astellas Pharma Inc.. (Joyce, Alexandra)
May 10, 2023 Case Assigned to Judge Joseph F. Bataillon of the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska, due to related cases. Please include the initials of the Judge (JFB) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb)
May 8, 2023 Filing 7 DECLARATION of Service on Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. by Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., Astellas Pharma Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-B)(Joyce, Alexandra)
May 3, 2023 Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. on 5/3/2023. (vfm)
May 3, 2023 Filing 5 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Astellas US Holding, Inc. for Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.; Corporate Parent Astellas B.V. for Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Inc. filed by Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc., Astellas Pharma Inc.. (vfm)
May 3, 2023 Filing 4 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 10,842,780. (vfm)
May 3, 2023 Filing 3 Supplemental information for patent cases involving an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) - Date Patentee(s) Received Notice: 03/22/2023. Date of Expiration of Patent: 09/28/2029.Thirty Month Stay Deadline: 9/22/2025. (vfm)
May 3, 2023 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (vfm)
May 3, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for ANDA/PATENT INFRINGEMENT filed against Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-4127096.) - filed by Astellas Pharma Inc., Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd., Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (vfm)

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Plaintiff: Astellas Pharma Inc.
Represented By: Daniel M. Silver
Represented By: Alexandra M. Joyce
Represented By: Connor S. Romm
Represented By: Jayita Guhaniyogi
Represented By: Nitya Anand
Represented By: Rodney D. Swartz, II
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Plaintiff: Astellas Ireland Co., Ltd.
Represented By: Daniel M. Silver
Represented By: Alexandra M. Joyce
Represented By: Connor S. Romm
Represented By: Jayita Guhaniyogi
Represented By: Nitya Anand
Represented By: Rodney D. Swartz, II
Represented By: Simon D. Roberts
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Plaintiff: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc.
Represented By: Daniel M. Silver
Represented By: Alexandra M. Joyce
Represented By: Connor S. Romm
Represented By: Jayita Guhaniyogi
Represented By: Nitya Anand
Represented By: Rodney D. Swartz, II
Represented By: Simon D. Roberts
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Defendant: Ascent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Represented By: Kenneth Laurence Dorsney
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