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Law Firm BTL Industries, Inc. v. Allergan USA, Inc. et al
1:19-cv-02356 | Delaware District Court
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Division
Wilmington
Judge
Judge Colm F. Connolly
Filed
Dec. 26, 2019
Terminated
July 26, 2021
Case Flags
CLOSED
and
PATENT
Nature of Suit
830 Patent
Cause
35:271 Patent Infringement
Jury Demand
Plaintiff
Last Updated: 1 year, 1 month ago
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| Filing Date | # | Docket Text |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2021 | 51 | Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 10,478,634 B2; US 10,493,293 B2. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation and Order of Dismissal (D.I. 50 ))(kmd) (Entered: 09/15/2021) |
| 9/14/2021 | 50 | SO ORDERED, re 49 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by BTL Industries, Inc. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 9/14/2021. (kmd) (Entered: 09/14/2021) |
| 9/8/2021 | 49 | STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by BTL Industries, Inc.. (Hoeschen, Nathan) (Entered: 09/08/2021) |
| 7/26/2021 | 48 | ORDER: This case having been stayed in its entirety until a parallel proceeding before the United States International Trade Commission becomes final, including all appeals; IT IS ORDERED that this case is stayed and administratively closed until further order of the court. The parties shall promptly notify the court when the ITC proceedings have been resolved so that the case may be reopened and other appropriate action may be taken. (CASE CLOSED) Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 7/26/2021. (nmf) (Entered: 07/26/2021) |
| 10/1/2020 | 47 | ORDER granting 46 Stipulation to Stay, ORDER STAYING CASE. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 10/1/2020. (nmf) (Entered: 10/01/2020) |
| 9/30/2020 | 46 | STIPULATION to Stay Pending Resolution of Proceedings at the International Trade Commission by Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc., Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Tigan, Jeremy) (Entered: 09/30/2020) |
| 5/28/2020 | 45 | Letter to The Honorable Colm F. Connolly from Karen E. Keller regarding request for oral argument on Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbHs Motion to Dismiss. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 05/28/2020) |
| 5/28/2020 | 44 | REDACTED VERSION of 41 Declaration by Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc., Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. (Tigan, Jeremy) (Entered: 05/28/2020) |
| 5/28/2020 | 43 | REDACTED VERSION of 40 Reply Brief by Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc., Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. (Tigan, Jeremy) (Entered: 05/28/2020) |
| 5/26/2020 | 42 | Letter to The Honorable Colm F. Connolly from Karen E. Keller regarding request for Oral Argument on Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., and Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.s Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 05/26/2020) |
| 5/22/2020 | 41 | [SEALED] DECLARATION re 40 Reply Brief -- Declaration of Armin Zimmer -- by Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 05/22/2020) |
| 5/22/2020 | 40 | [SEALED] REPLY BRIEF re 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 05/22/2020) |
| 5/22/2020 | 39 | REDACTED VERSION of 38 Reply Brief by Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc., Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Tigan, Jeremy) (Entered: 05/22/2020) |
| 5/18/2020 | 38 | [SEALED] REPLY BRIEF re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 05/18/2020) |
| 5/18/2020 | SO ORDERED, re 37 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by BTL Industries, Inc., Party Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation terminated.Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 5/18/2020. (fms) (Entered: 05/18/2020) | |
| 5/15/2020 | 37 | STIPULATION of Dismissal as to Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation and Amending Case Caption by BTL Industries, Inc.. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 05/15/2020) |
| 5/15/2020 | 36 | REDACTED VERSION of 33 Answering Brief in Opposition, (re Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim) by BTL Industries, Inc.. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 05/15/2020) |
| 5/15/2020 | 35 | Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent AbbVie Inc. for Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. filed by Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 05/15/2020) |
| 5/11/2020 | SO ORDERED, re 34 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to respond to defendant Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation motion to dismiss and for defendant Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation to reply in support of its motion to dismiss to May 15, 2020 and May 29, 2020 filed by BTL Industries, Inc., Set Briefing Schedule: re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . (Answering Brief due 5/15/2020., Reply Brief due 5/29/2020.). Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 5/11/2020. (fms) (Entered: 05/11/2020) | |
| 5/8/2020 | 34 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to respond to defendant Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation motion to dismiss and for defendant Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation to reply in support of its motion to dismiss to May 15, 2020 and May 29, 2020 - filed by BTL Industries, Inc.. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 05/08/2020) |
| 5/8/2020 | 33 | [SEALED] ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by BTL Industries, Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 5/15/2020. (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)(Keller, Karen) (Entered: 05/08/2020) |
| 5/7/2020 | SO ORDERED, re 32 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc. and Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. to file their reply brief in support of their motion to dismiss to May 18, 2020 filed by Allergan, Inc., Allergan USA, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc., Set Briefing Schedule: re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . (Reply Brief due 5/18/2020.). Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 5/7/2020. (nmf) (Entered: 05/07/2020) | |
| 5/7/2020 | 32 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc. and Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. to file their reply brief in support of their motion to dismiss to May 18, 2020 - filed by Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 05/07/2020) |
| 5/1/2020 | 31 | REDACTED VERSION of 30 Answering Brief in Opposition, re MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by BTL Industries, Inc.. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 05/01/2020) |
| 4/27/2020 | SO ORDERED, re 29 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for BTL, Industries, Inc. to respond to defendants Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH and Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation motions to dismiss and for defendants Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH and Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation to fi filed by BTL Industries, Inc., Set Briefing Schedule: re 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . (Answering Brief due 5/8/2020., Reply Brief due 5/22/2020.). Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 4/27/2020. (fms) (Entered: 04/27/2020) | |
| 4/27/2020 | 30 | [SEALED] ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by BTL Industries, Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 5/4/2020. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Keller, Karen) (Entered: 04/27/2020) |
| 4/27/2020 | 29 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for BTL, Industries, Inc. to respond to defendants Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH and Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation motions to dismiss and for defendants Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH and Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation to file reply briefs in support of their motions to dismiss to May 8, 2020 and May 22, 2020 - filed by BTL Industries, Inc.. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 04/27/2020) |
| 4/24/2020 | 28 | REDACTED VERSION of 24 Declaration of Armin Zimmer by Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/24/2020) |
| 4/24/2020 | 27 | REDACTED VERSION of 23 Opening Brief in Support Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/24/2020) |
| 4/24/2020 | 26 | REDACTED VERSION of 20 Declaration of Robert J. Wilber by Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/24/2020) |
| 4/17/2020 | 25 | Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/17/2020) |
| 4/17/2020 | 24 | [SEALED] DECLARATION re 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim -- Declaration of Armin Zimmer -- by Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/17/2020) |
| 4/17/2020 | 23 | [SEALED] OPENING BRIEF in Support re 22 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 5/1/2020. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/17/2020) |
| 4/17/2020 | 22 | MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/17/2020) |
| 4/17/2020 | 21 | Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH for Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation filed by Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/17/2020) |
| 4/17/2020 | 20 | [SEALED] DECLARATION re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim -- Declaration of Robert J. Wilber -- by Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/17/2020) |
| 4/17/2020 | 19 | OPENING BRIEF in Support re 18 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation.Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 5/1/2020. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/17/2020) |
| 4/17/2020 | 18 | MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/17/2020) |
| 4/13/2020 | SO ORDERED, re 17 Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Plaintiff's Answering Brief in Response to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 15) and Defendants' Reply Brief in Support of their Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 15) to April 27, 2020 and May 11, 2020 filed by BTL Industries, Inc. Setting briefing schedule re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim : (Answering Brief due 4/27/2020., Reply Brief due 5/11/2020.). Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 4/13/2020. (fms) (Entered: 04/13/2020) | |
| 4/10/2020 | 17 | Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Plaintiff's Answering Brief in Response to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 15) and Defendants' Reply Brief in Support of their Motion to Dismiss (D.I. 15) to April 27, 2020 and May 11, 2020 - filed by BTL Industries, Inc.. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 04/10/2020) |
| 4/8/2020 | Pro Hac Vice Attorney Jun Tong, Karl Mullen, Justin P.D. Wilcox, and Kerri-Ann Limbeek for Allergan 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. (sam) (Entered: 04/08/2020) | |
| 4/7/2020 | CORRECTING ENTRY: D.I. 15 Motion to Dismiss and D.I. 16 Opening Brief in Support have been modified per request of filer to reflect that they were filed by Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., and Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. only. (nmf) (Entered: 04/07/2020) | |
| 4/6/2020 | 16 | OPENING BRIEF in Support re 15 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 4/20/2020. (Blumenfeld, Jack) Modified on 4/7/2020 (nmf). (Entered: 04/06/2020) |
| 4/6/2020 | 15 | MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. (Blumenfeld, Jack) Modified on 4/7/2020 (nmf). (Entered: 04/06/2020) |
| 4/6/2020 | SO ORDERED, re 13 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by BTL Industries, Inc. Allergan plc and Zeltiq Ireland Unlimited Company terminated. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 4/6/2020. (fms) (Entered: 04/06/2020) | |
| 4/3/2020 | SO ORDERED, re 14 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Justin P.D. Wilcox, Kerri-Ann Limbeek, Karl Mullen and Jun Tong of DESMARAIS LLP filed by Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation, Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, Allergan USA, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 4/3/2020. (fms) (Entered: 04/03/2020) | |
| 4/3/2020 | 14 | MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Justin P.D. Wilcox, Kerri-Ann Limbeek, Karl Mullen and Jun Tong of DESMARAIS LLP - filed by Allergan USA, Inc., Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc., Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/03/2020) |
| 4/3/2020 | 13 | STIPULATION of Dismissal (and proposed order) re: Allergan PLC and Zeltiq Ireland Unlimited Company And Amendment to Case Caption by BTL Industries, Inc.. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 04/03/2020) |
| 3/6/2020 | SO ORDERED, re 12 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation and Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to April 17, 2020 filed by Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation, Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, Set/Reset Answer Deadlines: Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH answer due 4/17/2020; Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation answer due 4/17/2020. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 3/6/2020. (fms) (Entered: 03/06/2020) | |
| 3/6/2020 | 12 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for defendants Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation and Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to April 17, 2020 - filed by Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 03/06/2020) |
| 3/3/2020 | Pro Hac Vice Attorney Chandrika Vira, Michael E. Joffre, Anna G. Phillips, and John C. Rozendaal for BTL Industries, 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: 1:20-cv-00239-CFC, 1:19-cv-02356-CFC(sam) (Entered: 03/03/2020) | |
| 3/3/2020 | Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation. (apk) (Entered: 03/03/2020) | |
| 3/3/2020 | 11 | SUMMONS Returned Executed by BTL Industries, Inc.. Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH served on 2/26/2020, answer due 3/18/2020. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 03/03/2020) |
| 3/3/2020 | 10 | SUMMONS Returned Executed by BTL Industries, Inc.. Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation served on 2/26/2020, answer due 3/18/2020. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 03/03/2020) |
| 2/25/2020 | Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation. (apk) (Entered: 02/25/2020) | |
| 2/24/2020 | SO ORDERED, re 9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney J.C. Rozendaal, Michael E. Joffre, Chandrika Vira and Anna G. Phillips filed by BTL Industries, Inc. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 2/24/2020. (nmf) (Entered: 02/24/2020) | |
| 2/24/2020 | 9 | MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney J.C. Rozendaal, Michael E. Joffre, Chandrika Vira and Anna G. Phillips - filed by BTL Industries, Inc.. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 02/24/2020) |
| 1/9/2020 | 8 | WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by BTL Industries, Inc.: For Zeltiq Ireland Unlimited Company waiver sent on 1/7/2020, answer due 4/6/2020. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 01/09/2020) |
| 1/9/2020 | 7 | WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by BTL Industries, Inc.: For Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc. waiver sent on 1/7/2020, answer due 4/6/2020. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 01/09/2020) |
| 1/9/2020 | 6 | WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by BTL Industries, Inc.: For Allergan USA, Inc. waiver sent on 1/7/2020, answer due 4/6/2020. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 01/09/2020) |
| 1/9/2020 | 5 | WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by BTL Industries, Inc.: For Allergan plc waiver sent on 1/7/2020, answer due 4/6/2020. (Keller, Karen) (Entered: 01/09/2020) |
| 1/2/2020 | Case Assigned to Judge Colm F. Connolly. Please include the initials of the Judge (CFC) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb) (Entered: 01/02/2020) | |
| 12/27/2019 | Summons Issued with Magistrate Consent Notice attached as to Allergan USA, Inc.; Allergan plc; Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc.; Zeltiq Ireland Unlimited Company; Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH; and Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation on 12/27/2019. Requesting party or attorney should pick up issued summons at the Help Desk, Room 4209, or call 302-573-6170 and ask the Clerk to mail the summons to them. (amf) (Entered: 12/27/2019) | |
| 12/26/2019 | 4 | Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent BTL Holdings Limited for BTL Industries, Inc. - filed by BTL Industries, Inc. (amf) (Entered: 12/27/2019) |
| 12/26/2019 | 3 | Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 10,478,634 B2 ;US 10,493,293 B2. (amf) (Entered: 12/27/2019) |
| 12/26/2019 | 2 | Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (amf) (Entered: 12/27/2019) |
| 12/26/2019 | 1 | COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT - filed with Jury Demand against Allergan USA, Inc., Allergan plc, Zeltiq Aesthetics, Inc., Zeltiq Ireland Unlimited Company, Zimmer MedizinSysteme GmbH, and Zimmer MedizinSystems Corporation - Magistrate Consent Notice to Pltf. (Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0311-2810470) - filed by BTL Industries, Inc. (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 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 15, # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Exhibit 23, # 24 Exhibit 24, # 25 Exhibit 25, # 26 Exhibit 26, # 27 Exhibit 27, # 28 Exhibit 28, # 29 Exhibit 29, # 30 Exhibit 30, # 31 Exhibit 31, # 32 Exhibit 32, # 33 Exhibit 33, # 34 Exhibit 34, # 35 Civil Cover Sheet)(amf) (Entered: 12/27/2019) |
