Natera, Inc. v. Progenity, Inc.

6:20-cv-00532 | Texas Western District Court

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Division Waco
Judge Judge Alan D Albright
Filed June 17, 2020
Terminated Aug. 9, 2021
Case Flags CLOSED and PATENT
Nature of Suit 830 Patent
Cause 35:271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demand Plaintiff
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Filing Date # Docket Text
8/10/2021Report on Patent/Trademark sent to U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (bot1) (Entered: 08/10/2021)
8/9/2021
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Π
STIPULATION of Dismissal and AGREED MOTION FOR ORDER OF DISMISSAL by Natera, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hash, Stephen) (Entered: 08/09/2021)
7/7/2021
  • Motion for Protective Orderby Π
Joint MOTION for Protective Order to Amend Stipulated Protective Order (ECF No. 35) Regarding Production of Source Code by Natera, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Stipulated Addendum to the Protective Order)(Vega, Keeley) (Entered: 07/07/2021)
6/16/2021
  • Standing Order
Standing Order regarding Scheduling Order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (Entered: 06/17/2021)
6/3/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright. Discovery Hearing held on 6/3/2021. Case called for Discovery Hearing. The parties argued to the Court regarding the defendant wishing to add new claims terms that they feel are indefinite post markman. The plaintiff requests that the Court deny any Section 112 invalidity contentions from the defendant that were not included in the original from the Markman Hearing. The Court granted that request. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.) (Court Reporter Kristie Davis.)(bw) (Entered: 06/03/2021)
6/2/2021
  • Motion for Claim Construction
CLAIM CONSTRUCTION ORDER. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (ir) (Entered: 06/02/2021)
6/1/2021
  • Order
ORDER setting Discovery Hearing by Zoom set for 6/3/2021 03:30 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (klw) (Entered: 06/01/2021)
4/21/2021Joint MOTION to Enter Agreed Scheduling Order by Progenity, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Agreed Post Markman Scheduling Order)(Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 04/21/2021)
4/14/2021Transcript filed of Proceedings held on March 11, 2021, Proceedings Transcribed: Videoconference Markman Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Lily I. Reznik, Telephone number: 512-391-8792 or Lily_Reznik@txwd.uscourts.gov. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 5/5/2021, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/17/2021, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/13/2021, (lr) (Entered: 04/14/2021)
3/30/2021STATUS REPORT Pursuant to Standing Order Regarding Motions for Inter-District Transfer by Progenity, Inc.. (Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 03/30/2021)
3/11/2021NOTICE of Filing of Petitions for Inter Partes Review by Natera, Inc. (Vega, Keeley) (Entered: 03/11/2021)
3/11/2021Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Markman Hearing held on 3/11/2021. Case called for Markman Hearing. The Court heard argument on 3 contested claim terms. The Court determined that he would maintain the Plain and Ordinary Meaning on each of the claim terms. The Jury Trial is set for 3/21/22 and the Court reviewed his normal trial procedures. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically). (Court Reporter Lily Reznik). (bot3) (Entered: 03/11/2021)
3/8/2021
  • Order
ORDER RESETTING Zoom Markman Hearing for 3/11/2021 03:30 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2) (Entered: 03/08/2021)
2/24/2021NOTICE OF JOINT CLAIM CONSTRUCTION STATEMENT by Natera, Inc. (Vega, Keeley) (Entered: 02/24/2021)
2/18/2021BRIEF regarding 51 Brief by Progenity, Inc.. (Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 02/18/2021)
2/12/2021
  • Standing Order
Standing Order Regarding Filing Documents Under Seal and Redacted Pleadings in Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. as of 2/12/2021. (bot1) (Entered: 02/24/2021)
2/8/2021BRIEF regarding 50 Brief by Natera, Inc.. (Vega, Keeley) (Entered: 02/08/2021)
2/1/2021BRIEF regarding 49 Brief by Progenity, Inc.. (Siedlak, Sarah) (Entered: 02/01/2021)
1/13/2021
  • Motion for Claim Constructionby Π
BRIEF by Natera, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Keeley I. Vega in Support of Plaintiff Natera, Inc.'s Opening Claim Construction Brief, # 2 Ex. 1 to Decl. of Keeley I. Vega, # 3 Ex. 2 to Decl. of Keeley I. Vega)(Vega, Keeley) (Entered: 01/13/2021)
1/11/2021Proposed Scheduling Order AMENDED JOINT PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER by Natera, Inc.. (Vega, Keeley) (Entered: 01/11/2021)
12/11/2020NOTICE of Filing Redacted Version of 44 Sealed Progenity's Reply Brief in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue (Dkt No. 44) by Progenity, Inc. (Stafford, Nicole) Modified on 12/14/2020 (lad). (Entered: 12/11/2020)
12/11/2020NOTICE of Filing Redacted Version of 43 Sealed Corrected Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue and Redacted Declaration of Sami Shihabi in Support of Motion to Dismiss (with Exhibits) by Progenity, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Redacted Version of Declaration of Sami Shihabi in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Stafford, Nicole) Modified on 12/14/2020 (lad). (Entered: 12/11/2020)
12/10/2020Proposed Scheduling Order Amended Joint Proposed Scheduling Order by Natera, Inc.. (Vega, Keeley) (Entered: 12/10/2020)
12/3/2020
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
Sealed Progenity's Reply Brief in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue (Attachments: # 1 Declaratio of Sarah A. Siedlak) (am) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
12/3/2020Sealed Corrected Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue by Progenity, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sami Shihabi) (am) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
12/3/2020
  • Motion to File DocumentGranted
Text Order GRANTING 40 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document entered by Judge Alan D Albright. The Motion is GRANTED, and the Clerk 's Office is directed to file the attached documents under seal. If it has not already done so, Defendant Progenity, Inc. is ordered to file a redacted version of the sealed civil document within 7 days after the filing of the original sealed document. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hs) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
12/3/2020
  • Motion to File DocumentGranted
Text Order GRANTING 41 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document entered by Judge Alan D Albright. The Motion is GRANTED, and the Clerk 's Office is directed to file the attached documents under seal. If it has not already done so, Defendant Progenity, Inc. is ordered to file a redacted version of the sealed civil document within 7 days after the filing of the original sealed document. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hs) (Entered: 12/03/2020)
11/30/2020Proposed Scheduling Order Amended Joint Proposed Scheduling Order by Natera, Inc.. (Vega, Keeley) (Entered: 11/30/2020)
11/20/2020
  • Motion to File Documentby Δ
Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document Progenity's Reply Brief in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, # 2 Sealed Document Declaration of Sarah Siedlak in Support of Progenity's Reply Brief, # 3 Proposed Order) (Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 11/20/2020)
11/19/2020
  • Motion to File Documentby Δ
Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document Corrected Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, # 2 Sealed Document Declaration in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, # 3 Proposed Order) (Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 11/19/2020)
11/19/2020NATERAS OPPOSITION TO PROGENITYS MOTION TO DISMISS FOR IMPROPER VENUE (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Proposed Order) (am) (Entered: 11/19/2020)
11/19/2020
  • Motion to File DocumentGranted
Text Order GRANTING 38 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document entered by Judge Alan D Albright. The Motion is GRANTED, and the Clerk 's Office is directed to file the attached documents under seal.(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (hs) (Entered: 11/19/2020)
11/13/2020
  • Motion to File Documentby Π
Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Memo in Support Opposition to Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Proposed Order Denying Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, # 15 Proposed Order Granting Motion to Seal) (Kent, Robert) (Entered: 11/13/2020)
11/9/2020Updated Standing Order Governing Proceedings Patent Cases. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (jkda) (Entered: 11/10/2020)
11/3/2020NOTICE of Close of Venue Discovery by Progenity, Inc. (Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 11/03/2020)
10/16/2020
  • Motion for Protective OrderGranted
ORDER GRANTING 34 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (am) (Entered: 10/16/2020)
10/13/2020
  • Motion for Protective Orderby Π
Unopposed MOTION for Protective Order by Natera, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Protective Order)(Hash, Stephen) (Entered: 10/13/2020)
10/7/2020NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Robert J. Kent on behalf of Natera, Inc.. Attorney Robert J. Kent added to party Natera, Inc.(pty:pla) (Kent, Robert) (Entered: 10/07/2020)
9/15/2020Transcript filed of Proceedings held on 9-10-20, Proceedings Transcribed: Telephonic Discovery Hearing. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kristie Davis, Telephone number: 254-340-6114. Parties are notified of their duty to review the transcript to ensure compliance with the FRCP 5.2(a)/FRCrP 49.1(a). A copy may be purchased from the court reporter or viewed at the clerk's office public terminal. If redaction is necessary, a Notice of Redaction Request must be filed within 21 days. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript will be made available via PACER without redaction after 90 calendar days. The clerk will mail a copy of this notice to parties not electronically noticed Redaction Request due 10/6/2020, Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/16/2020, Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/14/2020, (kd) (Entered: 09/15/2020)
9/14/2020
  • Scheduling Order
SCHEDULING ORDER: Markman Hearing set for 3/19/2021 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (am) (Entered: 09/14/2020)
9/11/2020Proposed Scheduling Order (Joint) by Natera, Inc.. (Hash, Stephen) (Entered: 09/11/2020)
9/10/2020Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Alan D Albright: Discovery Hearing held on 9/10/2020. Case called for telephonic discovery hearing. The Court heard argument from both sides regarding discovery issues. The Court discussed with both and got information that they shared. (Minute entry documents are not available electronically.). (Court Reporter Kristie Davis.)(am) (Entered: 09/10/2020)
9/10/2020
  • Order
ORDER SETTING TELEPHONIC DISCOVERY HEARING, Discovery Hearing set for 9/10/2020 03:30 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (am) (Entered: 09/10/2020)
8/27/2020
  • Order
ORDER SETTING MARKMAN HEARING, Markman Hearing set for 3/19/2021 09:00 AM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (am) (Entered: 08/27/2020)
8/27/2020
  • Order
ORDER CANCELLING TELEPHONIC SCHEDULING CONFERENCE. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the above entitled and numbered case having been set for TELEPHONIC SCHEDULING CONFERENCE on Friday, August 28, 2020 at 01:30 PM is hereby CANCELLED until further order of the court. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (am) (Entered: 08/27/2020)
8/17/2020
  • Order
ORDER Governing Proceedings Patent Case. Telephonic Rule 16 Case Management Conference set for 8/28/2020 01:30 PM before Judge Alan D Albright. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (bot2) (Entered: 08/17/2020)
8/14/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 23 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jy) (Entered: 08/14/2020)
8/14/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicole W. Stafford on Behalf of Michael S. Sommer ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-13864915) by on behalf of Progenity, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 08/14/2020)
8/14/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 24 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Michael S. Sommer for Progenity, Inc. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall apply for admission to the bar of this court in compliance with Local Rule AT-1(f)(1). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (sm3) (Entered: 08/14/2020)
8/13/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicole W. Stafford on Behalf of Natalie J. Morgan ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-13861299) by on behalf of Progenity, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 08/13/2020)
8/13/2020Pro Hac Vice Letter to Progenity, Inc. as to Michael Sommer. (am) (Entered: 08/13/2020)
8/13/2020Pro Hac Vice Letter to Progenity, Inc. as to Natalie Morgan. (am) (Entered: 08/13/2020)
8/13/2020
  • OrderGranted
ORDER GRANTING 16 Motion for Discovery. Signed by Judge Alan D Albright. (am) (Entered: 08/13/2020)
8/12/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 14 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Wendy L. Devine for Progenity, Inc. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (sm3) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/12/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 15 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Attorney Tung-On Kong for Progenity, Inc. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (sm3) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/12/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicole W. Stafford on Behalf of Sarah A. Siedlak ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-13855794) by on behalf of Progenity, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/12/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicole W. Stafford on Behalf of Kristina M. Hanson ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-13855556) by on behalf of Progenity, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/12/2020NOTICE OF READINESS by Natera, Inc. (Hash, Stephen) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/12/2020
  • Motionby Π
Joint MOTION for Discovery LEAVE TO CONDUCT VENUE DISCOVERY by Natera, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hash, Stephen) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/12/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 18 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jy) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/12/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jy) (Entered: 08/12/2020)
8/11/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicole W. Stafford on Behalf of Tung-On Kong ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-13852240) by on behalf of Progenity, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 08/11/2020)
8/11/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Δ
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Nicole W. Stafford on Behalf of Wendy L. Devine ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-13852226) by on behalf of Progenity, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 08/11/2020)
8/3/2020
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue (Attachments: # 1 Sealed Document Declaration of Sami Shihabi in Support) (am) (Entered: 08/03/2020)
8/2/2020
  • Motion to File DocumentGranted
Text Order GRANTING 12 Motion for Leave to File Sealed Document entered by Judge Alan D Albright. Before the Court is Defendant's Motion for leave to file a sealed document. The Court GRANTS the motion. The Clerk's Office is directed to file Progenity's Motion to Dismiss (with exhibit) and the Declaration of Sami Shihabi (with exhibits) under seal.(This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jy) (Entered: 08/02/2020)
7/31/2020
  • Motion to File Documentby Δ
Motion for leave to File Sealed Document (Attachments: # 1 Brief ISO Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, # 2 Sealed Document Declaration ISO Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue, # 3 Proposed Order to File Under Seal) (Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 07/31/2020)
7/7/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 11 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jy) (Entered: 07/07/2020)
7/6/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Elizabeth L. Flannery on behalf of Keeley I. Vega ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-13728010) by on behalf of Natera, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Flannery, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Elizabeth L. Flannery on behalf of Natera, Inc.. Attorney Elizabeth L. Flannery added to party Natera, Inc.(pty:pla) (Flannery, Elizabeth) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/6/2020Reset Deadlines: Progenity, Inc. answer due 7/31/2020. (am) (Entered: 07/06/2020)
7/3/2020
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
Text Order GRANTING 9 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer entered by Judge Alan D Albright. Came on for consideration is Defendant's Motion. Noting that it is unopposed, the Court GRANTS the Motion. Defendant shall have up to and including July 31, 2020 to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jy) (Entered: 07/03/2020)
7/1/2020
  • Motion to Extend Time to Answerby Δ
Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Complaint by Progenity, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Stafford, Nicole) (Entered: 07/01/2020)
6/23/2020SUMMONS Returned Executed by Natera, Inc.. Progenity, Inc. served on 6/19/2020, answer due 7/10/2020. (Hash, Stephen) (Entered: 06/23/2020)
6/21/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac ViceGranted
Text Order GRANTING 6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Before the Court is the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice. The Court, having reviewed the Motion, finds it should be GRANTED and therefore orders as follows: IT IS ORDERED the Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Applicant, if he/she has not already done so, shall immediately tender the amount of $100.00, made payable to: Clerk, U.S. District Court, in compliance with Local Rule AT-I (f)(2). Pursuant to our Administrative Policies and Procedures for Electronic Filing, the attorney hereby granted to practice pro hac vice in this case must register for electronic filing with our court within 10 days of this order. entered by Judge Alan D Albright. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (jy) (Entered: 06/21/2020)
6/18/2020Summons Issued as to Progenity, Inc.. (am) (Entered: 06/18/2020)
6/18/2020
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Stephen M. Hash on behalf of Karen I. Boyd ( Filing fee $ 100 receipt number 0542-13678089) by on behalf of Natera, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Hash, Stephen) (Entered: 06/18/2020)
6/18/2020REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS by Natera, Inc.. upon Progenity, Inc. (Hash, Stephen) (Entered: 06/18/2020)
6/17/2020RULE 7 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Natera, Inc.. (Hash, Stephen) (Entered: 06/17/2020)
6/17/2020Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form (AO 120). AO 120 forwarded to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (Hash, Stephen) (Entered: 06/17/2020)
6/17/2020Case assigned to Judge Alan D Albright. CM WILL NOW REFLECT THE JUDGE INITIALS AS PART OF THE CASE NUMBER. PLEASE APPEND THESE JUDGE INITIALS TO THE CASE NUMBER ON EACH DOCUMENT THAT YOU FILE IN THIS CASE. (am) (Entered: 06/17/2020)
6/17/2020Pursuant to the Standing Order Regarding Patent/Trademark Cases effective 12/9/19, Attorneys filing Patent/Trademark cases in TXWD Waco division must e-file the AO-120 form using the "Notice of Filing of Patent/Trademark Form" event upon opening of the case. (am) (Entered: 06/17/2020)
6/17/2020
  • Complaintby Π
COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0542-13673014), filed by Natera, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 2020-06-17 AO FORM 120 Part 1, # 3 2020-06-17 AO FORM 120 Part 2, # 4 Exhibit 1_2012.01.19 Ascendant registration 405110490002, # 5 Exhibit 2_2013.11.21 Registration Amendment changing name 516269340002, # 6 Exhibit 3_2013.09.13 TX Franchise Tax report 513289490001, # 7 Exhibit 4_2014.09.11 TX Franchise Tax report 576996180001, # 8 Exhibit 5_2015.11.09 TX Franchise Tax report 649595650001, # 9 Exhibit 6_2016.09.07 TX Franchise Tax report 726379500001, # 10 Exhibit 7_2017.10.12 TX Franchise Tax report 781833820001, # 11 Exhibit 8_2018.11.02 TX Franchise Tax report (lists Austin as reg. agent address) 863502530001, # 12 Exhibit 9_2019 TX Franchise Tax report (lists Austin) 960198520001, # 13 Exhibit 10_Find a Draw Location _ Progenity.pdf_Austin, # 14 Exhibit 11_Find a Draw Location _ Progenity.pdf_San Antonio, # 15 Exhibit 12_Find a Draw Location _ Progenity.pdf_El Paso, # 16 Exhibit 13_Find a Draw Location _ Progenity.pdf_Midland&Odessa, # 17 Exhibit 14_Damon Silvestry Linkedin Resume, # 18 Exhibit 15_Doug Sites Linkedin Resume, # 19 Exhibit 16_Christina Settler Linkedin Resume, # 20 Exhibit 17_George Gianakopoulos Linkedin Resume, # 21 Exhibit 18_Liz Opalka Linkedin Resume, # 22 Exhibit 19_Mia Salimbene Linkedin Resume, # 23 Exhibit 20_Matt Cline Linkedin Resume, # 24 Exhibit 21_Victoria H. Linkedin Resume, # 25 Exhibit 22_Raul Tolentino Linkedin Resume, # 26 Exhibit 23_Bethany Moore Linkedin Resume, # 27 Exhibit 24_Progenity - Remote Work _ FlexJobs, # 28 Exhibit 25_Carrier testing in real life _ Progenity, # 29 Exhibit 26_Progenity Presents Data at ACG 2019 _ Progenity, # 30 Exhibit 27_Hereditary cancer risk is more common than we thought _ Progenity, # 31 Exhibit 28_pat9228234, # 32 Exhibit 29_pat9424392, # 33 Exhibit 30_pat10227652, # 34 Exhibit 31_ pat10240202, # 35 Exhibit 32_pat10266893, # 36 Exhibit 33_pat10522242, # 37 Exhibit 34_2020 J. Med. Screen article, # 38 Exhibit 35_Innatal Prenatal Screen _ Progenity, # 39 Exhibit 36_US20190309352A1)(Hash, Stephen) (Entered: 06/17/2020)