GlaxoSmithKline LLC et al v. Natco Pharma Ltd. et al
Plaintiff: GlaxoSmithKline LLC, TESARO, Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Defendant: Natco Pharma Ltd. and Natco Pharma USA LLC
Case Number: 1:2026cv00168
Filed: February 13, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Presiding Judge: Colm F Connolly
Nature of Suit: Patent - Abbreviated New Drug Application(ANDA)
Cause of Action: 35 U.S.C. § 1 Patent Infringement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 6, 2026 Filing 22 NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Scott G. Greene as co-counsel.. (Silver, Daniel)
April 2, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 21 SO ORDERED, re (47 in 1:25-cv-01170-CFC, 19 in 1:26-cv-00168-CFC) STIPULATION Regarding Case Consolidation and Amended Case Schedule filed by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, TESARO, Inc. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 4/1/2026. Associated Cases: 1:25-cv-01170-CFC, 1:26-cv-00168-CFC (mws)
April 2, 2026 Remark: The April 7, 2026 Rule 16 Scheduling Conference is cancelled. (mws)
April 2, 2026 Case associated with lead case: Create association to 1:25-cv-01170-CFC. ALL FUTURE FILINGS SHALL BE MADE IN LEAD CASE NO. 25-1170-CFC ONLY. (mws)
April 1, 2026 Filing 20 Letter to Chief Judge Connolly from Alexandra M. Joyce regarding Joint Request to Remove April 7, 2026 Rule 16 Conference from the Courts Calendar. (Joyce, Alexandra)
March 31, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 STIPULATION and Order Regarding Case Consolidation and Amended Case Schedule - filed by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, TESARO, Inc.. (Joyce, Alexandra)
March 31, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney River E. Lord, Joanna Garelick Goldstein,Christopher J. Sorenson, Jason M. Wiener for Natco Pharma Ltd., Natco Pharma USA LLC 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. (lah)
March 26, 2026 Filing 18 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Christopher J. Sorenson, River Lord, Jason M. Wiener, Joanna Garelick Goldstein, and Andrew O. Larsen, Ph.D.. ( re #17 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christopher J. Sorenson, River Lord, Jason M. Wiener, Joanna Garelick Goldstein and Andrew O. Larsen, Ph.D. )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4932661).(Pedi, Nicole)
March 26, 2026 Filing 17 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christopher J. Sorenson, River Lord, Jason M. Wiener, Joanna Garelick Goldstein and Andrew O. Larsen, Ph.D. - filed by Natco Pharma Ltd., Natco Pharma USA LLC. (Pedi, Nicole)
March 26, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #17 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christopher J. Sorenson, River Lord, Jason M. Wiener, Joanna Garelick Goldstein and Andrew O. Larsen, Ph.D., filed by Natco Pharma Ltd., Natco Pharma USA LLC. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 3/26/2026. (kmd)
March 26, 2026 Pro Hac Vice Attorney Timothy A. Cook, Christopher M. Cherry, Christopher R. Noyes, Anna Wong & Reshma C. Gogineni for GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC & TESARO, 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. (slk)
March 23, 2026 Filing 16 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Anna Wong. ( re #14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christopher R. Noyes, Timothy A. Cook, Scott G. Greene, Reshma C. Gogineni, Christopher M. Cherry, and Anna Wong )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4929464).(Silver, Daniel)
March 23, 2026 Filing 15 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Christopher R. Noyes, Timothy A. Cook, Scott G. Greene, Reshma C. Gogineni, and Christopher M. Cherry. ( re #14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christopher R. Noyes, Timothy A. Cook, Scott G. Greene, Reshma C. Gogineni, Christopher M. Cherry, and Anna Wong )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4929456).(Silver, Daniel)
March 23, 2026 Filing 14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christopher R. Noyes, Timothy A. Cook, Scott G. Greene, Reshma C. Gogineni, Christopher M. Cherry, and Anna Wong - filed by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, TESARO, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certifications for Christopher R. Noyes, Timothy A. Cook, Scott G. Greene, Reshma C. Gogineni, Christopher M. Cherry, and Anna Wong)(Silver, Daniel)
March 23, 2026 Opinion or Order SO ORDERED, re #14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Christopher R. Noyes, Timothy A. Cook, Scott G. Greene, Reshma C. Gogineni, Christopher M. Cherry, and Anna Wong, filed by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, TESARO, Inc. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 3/23/2026. (kmd)
March 9, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 13 Order Setting Telephonic Scheduling Conference: A Telephonic Scheduling Conference is set for 4/7/2026 at 09:00 AM before Judge Colm F. Connolly. If the parties have no disputes about the scheduling order, the Court will not require the parties to appear at a conference. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 3/9/2026. (mws)
March 6, 2026 Filing 12 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent No Corporate Parent for Natco Pharma Ltd.; Corporate Parent Natco Pharma Ltd. for Natco Pharma USA LLC filed by Natco Pharma Ltd., Natco Pharma USA LLC. (Pedi, Nicole)
March 6, 2026 Filing 11 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, and Affirmative Defenses by Natco Pharma Ltd., Natco Pharma USA LLC.(Cragg, Tyler)
February 23, 2026 Filing 10 DECLARATION of Service for Natco Pharma Ltd. by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, TESARO, Inc.. (Joyce, Alexandra)
February 18, 2026 Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, TESARO, Inc..Natco Pharma USA LLC served on 2/17/2026, answer due 3/10/2026. (Silver, Daniel)
February 18, 2026 Filing 8 STANDING ORDER REGARDING BRIEFING IN ALL CASES (mws)
February 18, 2026 Case Assigned to Judge Colm F. Connolly. Please include the initials of the Judge (CFC) after the case number on all documents filed. (alb)
February 17, 2026 Filing 7 Summons Issued as to Natco Pharma Ltd. on 2/17/2026; Natco Pharma USA LLC on 2/17/2026. (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued)(mrr)
February 17, 2026 CORRECTING ENTRY: The stay deadline at D.I. #3 has been corrected. (nms)
February 13, 2026 Filing 6 Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 11,091,459; 11,673,877. (mrr)
February 13, 2026 Filing 5 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Merck & Co., Inc. for Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC filed by Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. (mrr)
February 13, 2026 Filing 4 Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent GSK plc for GlaxoSmithKline LLC; Corporate Parent GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Other Affiliate GSK plc for TESARO, Inc. filed by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, TESARO, Inc. (mrr)
February 13, 2026 Filing 3 Supplemental information for patent cases involving an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) - Date Patentee(s) Received Notice: 1/9/2026. Date of Expiration of Patent: 11,091,459, Expiration date: 3/27/2038 & 11,673,877 Date of Expiration: 3/27/2038.Thirty Month Stay Deadline: No earlier than 7/9/2028. (mrr) Modified on 2/17/2026 (nms).
February 13, 2026 Filing 2 Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mrr)
February 13, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement against Natco Pharma Ltd., Natco Pharma USA LLC (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4900762) - filed by GlaxoSmithKline LLC, Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, TESARO, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits A-B, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(mrr)

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Plaintiff: GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Represented By: Timothy A. Cook
Represented By: Reshma C. Gogineni
Represented By: Christopher R. Noyes
Represented By: Christopher M. Cherry
Represented By: Anna Wong
Represented By: Alexandra M. Joyce
Represented By: Daniel M. Silver
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Plaintiff: TESARO, Inc.
Represented By: Timothy A. Cook
Represented By: Reshma C. Gogineni
Represented By: Christopher R. Noyes
Represented By: Christopher M. Cherry
Represented By: Anna Wong
Represented By: Alexandra M. Joyce
Represented By: Daniel M. Silver
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Plaintiff: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Represented By: Timothy A. Cook
Represented By: Reshma C. Gogineni
Represented By: Christopher R. Noyes
Represented By: Christopher M. Cherry
Represented By: Anna Wong
Represented By: Alexandra M. Joyce
Represented By: Daniel M. Silver
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Defendant: Natco Pharma Ltd.
Represented By: River E. Lord
Represented By: Nicole Kathleen Pedi
Represented By: Joanna Garelick Goldstein
Represented By: Jason M. Wiener
Represented By: Christopher J. Sorenson
Represented By: Tyler E. Cragg
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Defendant: Natco Pharma USA LLC
Represented By: River E. Lord
Represented By: Nicole Kathleen Pedi
Represented By: Joanna Garelick Goldstein
Represented By: Jason M. Wiener
Represented By: Christopher J. Sorenson
Represented By: Tyler E. Cragg
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