Cargill, Incorporated et al v. Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. > Documents
| Date Field | Doc. No. | Description (Pages) |
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| Aug 18, 2025 | 203 | SO ORDERED, re 202 Stipulation and Order of Dismissal with prejudice. (***Civil Case Terminated). Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 8/18/2025. (ceg) (Entered: 08/18/2025) (2) |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 204 | Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 11,248,245. (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation of Dismissal)(ceg) (Entered: 08/18/2025) (0) |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 202 | STIPULATION of Dismissal (with prejudice) - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 08/12/2025) (2) |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 201 | REDACTED VERSION of 194 Proposed Pretrial Order,,,,,, by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (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 16A, # 17 Exhibit 16B, # 18 Exhibit 16C, # 19 Exhibit Declaration)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 07/02/2025) (0) |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 200 | ORDER STAYING CASE. All deadlines are stayed until August 15, 2025. If the parties have not filed stipulations of dismissal by August 15, 2025, they shall submit a joint status report to the Court. (*See Order for details). Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 7/1/2025. Associated Cases: 1:22-cv-00979-JLH, 1:25-cv-00690-JLH(ceg) (Entered: 07/01/2025) (2) |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 199 | Letter to Honorable Jennifer L. Hall from Robert M. Oakes regarding Joint Status Report - re (190 in 1:22-cv-00979-JLH) Status Report Order,. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 06/27/2025) (0) |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 194 | [SEALED] Proposed Pretrial Order by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Jt Uncontested Statement of Facts, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Plaintiffs' Statement of Issues of Fact, # 3 Exhibit 3 - Defendant's Statement of Issues of Fact, # 4 Exhibit 4 - Plaintiffs' Statement of Issues of Law, # 5 Exhibit 5 - Defendant's Statement of Issues of Law, # 6 Exhibit 6 - Jt Exhibit List, # 7 Exhibit 7 - Plaintiffs' Exhibit List, # 8 Exhibit 8 - Defendant's Exhibit List, # 9 Exhibit 9 - Plaintiffs' Witness List, # 10 Exhibit 10 - Defendant's Witness List, # 11 Exhibit 11 - Plaintiffs' Deposition Designations, # 12 Exhibit 12 - Defendant's Deposition Designations, # 13 Exhibit 13 - Plaintiffs' Statement of Intended Proofs, # 14 Exhibit 14 - Defendant's Statement of Intended Proofs, # 15 Exhibit 15 - Plaintiffs' MIL No. 1, # 16 Exhibit 15 - Defendant's Response to MIL No. 1, # 17 Exhibit 15 - Plaintiffs' Reply MIL 1, # 18 Exhibit 16A - Defendant's MIL 1, # 19 Exhibit 16A - Plaintiffs' Response to MIL 1, # 20 Exhibit 16A - Defendant's Reply MIL 1, # 21 Exhibit 16B - Defendant's MIL 2, # 22 Exhibit 16B - Plaintiffs' Response to MIL 2, # 23 Exhibit 16B - Defendant's Reply MIL 2, # 24 Exhibit 16C - Defendant's MIL 3, # 25 Exhibit 16C - Plaintiffs' Response to MIL 3, # 26 Exhibit 16C - Defendant's Reply MIL 3, # 27 Exhibit Defendant's Declaration and Exhibits to MIL No 1-3)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 06/25/2025) (0) |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 195 | Proposed Voir Dire by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 06/25/2025) (6) |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 196 | VERDICT SHEET by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd. . (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 06/25/2025) (7) |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 197 | Proposed Jury Instructions by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd. (Final). (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 06/25/2025) (30) |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 198 | Proposed Jury Instructions by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd. (Preliminary). (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 06/25/2025) (21) |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 193 | NOTICE of Trial Subpoena by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 06/23/2025) (0) |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 192 | Official Transcript of Motions Hearing held on 5/20/25 before Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Court Reporter/Transcriber Heather M. Triozzi,Email: Heather_Triozzi@ded.uscourts.gov. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or order/purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 7/11/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/21/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/18/2025. (Triozzi, Heather) (Entered: 06/20/2025) (72) |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 191 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Vantage Specialty Chemicals Inc.'s Section 282 Notice - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 06/18/2025) (3) |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 190 | ORAL ORDER: Having reviewed the Parties' Joint Status Report (D.I. 189 ), IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall jointly hire an agreed-upon mediator and shall engage in mediation in good faith. The parties shall file a joint status report on or before June 27, 2025. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 6/13/2025. (ceg) (Entered: 06/13/2025) (0) |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 189 | Letter to Honorable Jennifer L. Hall from Robert M. Oakes regarding Joint Status Report. (Oakes, Robert) Modified docket text on 6/3/2025 (ceg). (Entered: 06/03/2025) (1) |
| May 20, 2025 | 188 | ORAL ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status report on or before June 3, 2025. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/20/2025. (twk) (Entered: 05/20/2025) (0) |
| May 19, 2025 | 186 | MOTION for Exemption of Persons from the District of Delaware's May 17, 2024 Standing Order on Personal Devices - filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd. (Oakes, Robert) Modified on 5/19/2025 (ceg). (Entered: 05/19/2025) (3) |
| May 19, 2025 | 187 | SO ORDERED, granting 186 Plaintiffs' Motion and Order for Exemption of Persons from the District of Delaware's May 17, 2024 Standing Order on Personal Devices for purposes of the May 20, 2025 Summary Judgment and Daubert hearing. Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/19/2025. (ceg) Modified on 5/19/2025 (ceg). (Entered: 05/19/2025) (3) |
| May 16, 2025 | 184 | MOTION for Exemption of Persons from the Court's May 17, 2024 Standing Order on Personal Electronic Devices - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 05/16/2025) (4) |
| May 16, 2025 | 185 | SO ORDERED, granting 184 Defendant's Motion and Order for Exemption of Persons from the Court's May 17, 2024 Standing Order on Personal Electronic Devices for purposes of the May 20, 2025 Summary Judgment and Daubert hearing. Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 5/16/2025. (ceg) (Entered: 05/16/2025) (3) |
| May 5, 2025 | 183 | Letter to Honorable Jennifer L. Hall from Robert M. Oakes regarding argument for May 20 hearing. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 05/05/2025) (1) |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 181 | MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Daniel Margolis and Shaobo Zhu - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 04/14/2025) (5) |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 182 | Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Daniel Margolis and Shaobo Zhu. ( re 181 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Daniel Margolis and Shaobo Zhu )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4661595).(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 04/14/2025) (0) |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 179 | MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bailey K. Benedict and Christopher Dillon - filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 04/08/2025) (3) |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 180 | Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Bailey K. Benedict and Christopher Dillon. ( re 179 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Bailey K. Benedict and Christopher Dillon )( Payment of $ 100, receipt number ADEDC-4657584).(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 04/08/2025) (0) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 160 | REDACTED VERSION of 143 Opening Brief in Support, in support of Motion for Summary Judgment by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (22) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 161 | REDACTED VERSION of 145 Statement Concise Statement of Facts by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (13) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 162 | REDACTED VERSION of 151 Answering Brief in Opposition, by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (30) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 163 | REDACTED VERSION of 152 Statement Response to Vantage Concise Statement of Facts and Counter-Statement of Material Facts by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (30) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 164 | REDACTED VERSION of 155 Reply Brief in support of Motion for Summary Judgment by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (22) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 165 | REDACTED VERSION of 158 Statement, Response to Vantage Concise Statement of Facts and Counter-Statement of Material Facts In Support of Answering Brief by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (12) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 166 | REDACTED VERSION of 144 Declaration,,, of Robert Oakes In Support of Opening Summary Judgment Brief by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-8, # 2 Exhibit 9-21, # 3 Exhibit 22-24)(McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (0) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 167 | REDACTED VERSION of 153 Declaration,, of Robert M. Oakes in Opposition to Vantage MSJ-Daubert by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 25-33, # 2 Exhibit 34-46)(McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (0) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 168 | REDACTED VERSION of 159 Declaration, in support of Reply Motion for Summary Judgment by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 47-51)(McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (0) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 169 | REDACTED VERSION of 137 Statement by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (26) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 170 | REDACTED VERSION of 139 Opening Brief in Support, by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (30) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 171 | REDACTED VERSION of 140 Declaration, Volume 1 of 2 - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exs. 1-19, # 2 Ex. 20, # 3 Ex. 21, part 1, # 4 Ex. 21, part 2)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (0) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 172 | REDACTED VERSION of 141 Declaration, Volume 2 of 2 - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exs. 22-48)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (0) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 173 | REDACTED VERSION of 147 Answering Brief in Opposition, by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (30) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 174 | REDACTED VERSION of 148 Statement by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (13) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 175 | REDACTED VERSION of 149 Statement, by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (13) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 176 | REDACTED VERSION of 150 Declaration by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exs. 1-21)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (0) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 177 | REDACTED VERSION of 154 Reply Brief by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (30) |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 178 | REDACTED VERSION of 156 Statement by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/14/2025) (17) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 154 | [SEALED] REPLY BRIEF re 138 MOTION to Preclude (Nos. 1-3), 136 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Nos. 1-5) - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/07/2025) (0) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 155 | [SEALED] REPLY BRIEF re 142 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Issues of Infringement and Prosecution History Estoppel filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 03/07/2025) (0) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 156 | [SEALED] STATEMENT re 152 Statement (Defendant's Response to Plaintiffs' Counter-Statement of Material Facts) - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/07/2025) (0) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 157 | DECLARATION of David Cooperberg re 155 Reply Brief - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 49, # 2 Ex. 50)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/07/2025) (0) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 158 | [SEALED] STATEMENT re 149 Statement, Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's Concise Statement of Facts In Support of Its Answering Brief In Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment On Issues of Infringement and Prosecution History Estoppel by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 03/07/2025) (0) |
| Mar 7, 2025 | 159 | [SEALED] DECLARATION of Robert M. Oakes re 158 Statement, 155 Reply Brief In Support of Plaintiff's Reply for Partial Summary Judgment on Issues of Infringement and Prosecution History Estoppel by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 47, # 2 Exhibit 48, # 3 Exhibit 49, # 4 Exhibit 50, # 5 Exhibit 51)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 03/07/2025) (0) |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 147 | [SEALED] ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 142 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Issues of Infringement and Prosecution History Estoppel filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 2/28/2025. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/21/2025) (0) |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 148 | [SEALED] STATEMENT re 145 Statement (Defendant's Responses to Plaintiffs' Concise Statement of Facts in Support of Its Motion for Partial Summary Judgment) - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/21/2025) (0) |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 149 | [SEALED] STATEMENT re 147 Answering Brief in Opposition, (Defendant's Concise Statement of Facts in Support of Its Answering Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Issues of Infringement and Prosecution History Estoppel) - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/21/2025) (0) |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 150 | [SEALED] DECLARATION of Eric S. Lucas re 147 Answering Brief in Opposition, - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1-21)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/21/2025) (0) |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 151 | [SEALED] ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 138 MOTION to Preclude (Nos. 1-3), 136 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Nos. 1-5), 142 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Issues of Infringement and Prosecution History Estoppel filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 2/28/2025. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/21/2025) (0) |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 152 | [SEALED] STATEMENT re 148 Statement Response to Defendant's Concise Statement of Facts and Counter-Statement of Material Facts by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/21/2025) (0) |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 153 | [SEALED] DECLARATION of Robert M. Oakes In Support of Plaintiffs' Opposition to Defendant's Summary Judgment and Daubert Motions re 151 Answering Brief in Opposition, 152 Statement by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 25, # 2 Exhibit 26, # 3 Exhibit 27, # 4 Exhibit 28, # 5 Exhibit 29, # 6 Exhibit 30, # 7 Exhibit 31, # 8 Exhibit 32, # 9 Exhibit 33, # 10 Exhibit 34, # 11 Exhibit 35, # 12 Exhibit 36, # 13 Exhibit 37, # 14 Exhibit 38, # 15 Exhibit 39, # 16 Exhibit 40, # 17 Exhibit 41, # 18 Exhibit 42, # 19 Exhibit 43, # 20 Exhibit 44, # 21 Exhibit 45, # 22 Exhibit 46)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/21/2025) (0) |
| Feb 13, 2025 | 146 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME deadline to file public versions of summary judgment and daubert briefing to March 14, 2025 - filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/13/2025) (2) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 136 | MOTION for Summary Judgment (Nos. 1-5) - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/07/2025) (5) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 137 | [SEALED] STATEMENT re 136 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Nos. 1-5) - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/07/2025) (0) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 138 | MOTION to Preclude (Nos. 1-3) - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/07/2025) (6) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 139 | [SEALED] OPENING BRIEF in Support re 138 MOTION to Preclude (Nos. 1-3), 136 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Nos. 1-5) - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 2/21/2025. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/07/2025) (0) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 140 | [SEALED] DECLARATION of Eric S. Lucas re 138 MOTION to Preclude (Nos. 1-3), 136 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Nos. 1-5) -- Volume 1 of 2 -- by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exs. 1-19, # 2 Ex. 20, # 3 Ex. 21, part 1, # 4 Ex. 21, part 2)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/07/2025) (0) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 141 | [SEALED] DECLARATION of Eric S. Lucas re 138 MOTION to Preclude (Nos. 1-3), 136 MOTION for Summary Judgment (Nos. 1-5) -- Volume 2 of 2 -- by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exs. 22-48)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/07/2025) (0) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 142 | MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Issues of Infringement and Prosecution History Estoppel - filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/07/2025) (0) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 143 | [SEALED] OPENING BRIEF in Support re 142 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Issues of Infringement and Prosecution History Estoppel filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 2/21/2025. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/07/2025) (0) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 144 | [SEALED] DECLARATION of Robert M. Oakes In Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Partial Summary Judgment re 142 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Issues of Infringement and Prosecution History Estoppel by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (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)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/07/2025) (0) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 145 | [SEALED] STATEMENT re 142 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment on Issues of Infringement and Prosecution History Estoppel by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/07/2025) (0) |
| Feb 6, 2025 | 135 | REDACTED VERSION of 132 Letter, to Honorable Jennifer L Hall from Robert M. Oakes by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-M)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/06/2025) (0) |
| Feb 4, 2025 | 134 | REDACTED VERSION of 131 Letter by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibits 1-4)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/04/2025) (0) |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 133 | ORAL ORDER: Having reviewed the briefing on Defendant's Motion to Strike Certain Expert Opinions of Dr. Louis DeFilippi (D.I. 129 , 131 , 132 ), IT IS ORDERED that the motion is DENIED. Having carefully reviewed all of the submitted exhibits, the Court is not persuaded that Dr. DeFilippi offered a new theory of literal infringement that was not disclosed in Plaintiffs' infringement contentions. The February 3, 2025 teleconference is CANCELLED. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 2/3/2025. (ceg) (Entered: 02/03/2025) (0) |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 132 | [SEALED] Letter to Honorable Jennifer L. Hall from Robert M. Oakes regarding responsive Discovery Dispute Letter - re 130 Order Setting Teleconference,,,, 131 Letter. (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, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 01/30/2025) (0) |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 131 | [SEALED] Letter to The Honorable Jennifer L. Hall from Travis Murray regarding Vantage's Motion to Strike Certain Expert Opinions of Dr. Louis Defilippi. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibits 1-4)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 01/28/2025) (0) |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 130 | ORAL ORDER Setting Teleconference: The Court has reviewed the Motion for Teleconference to Resolve a Discovery Dispute (D.I. 129 ). A discovery dispute teleconference is scheduled for February 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time before Judge Jennifer L. Hall. By no later than 12:00 PM on January 28, 2025, the party(ies) seeking relief shall file with the Court a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining the issues in dispute and its position on those issues. By no later than close of business on January 30, 2025, any party(ies) opposing the application for relief may file a letter, not to exceed three pages, in no less than 12-point font, outlining that party's reasons for its opposition. Counsel is reminded to provide courtesy copies. Counsel shall send dial-in information directly to the Court, no later than 24 hours prior to the hearing, using the following e-mail address: Cailah_Garfinkel@ded.uscourts.gov. The Court may choose to resolve the dispute prior to the telephone conference and will, in that event, cancel the conference. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 1/24/2025. (twk) Modified on 1/24/2025 (twk). (Entered: 01/24/2025) (0) |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 129 | MOTION for Teleconference to Resolve Discovery Dispute - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 01/21/2025) (3) |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 127 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Daniel McGavock on January 14, 2025 filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 01/03/2025) (2) |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 128 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Dr. Robert Lochhead on January 17, 2025 filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 01/03/2025) (2) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 125 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Philip Green on January 7, 2025 filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 12/31/2024) (3) |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 126 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Dr. Louis DeFilippi on January 9, 2025 filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 12/31/2024) (3) |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 122 | SO ORDERED, re 121 Stipulation and Order to Adopt this Court's Form Procedures for Dispositive Motions. The Court will hear argument on all pending case dispositive and Daubert motions on May 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM in courtroom 6D before Judge Hall. Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 12/20/2024. (ceg) (Entered: 12/20/2024) (4) |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 123 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Reply Expert Report of Louis J. DeFilippi, PH.D. and Reply Expert Report of Philip Green filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 12/20/2024) (2) |
| Dec 20, 2024 | 124 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Reply Expert Report of Robert Y. Lochhead, Ph.D., FRSC filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 12/20/2024) (3) |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 121 | STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order to Adopt this Court's Form Procedures for Dispositive Motions - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 12/13/2024) (4) |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 118 | NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan McKay on behalf of Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd. (McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 11/22/2024) (1) |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 119 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Responsive Expert Report of Louis J. DeFilippi, Ph.D. filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(McKay, Ryan) (Entered: 11/22/2024) (2) |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 120 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Responsive Expert Report of Robert Y. Lochhead, Ph.D., FRSC; and (2) Expert Report of Daniel M. McGavock - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 11/22/2024) (3) |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 117 | STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME Rebuttal and Reply Expert Reports to November 22 (Rebuttal) and December 20 (Reply) - filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 11/12/2024) (2) |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 115 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Opening Expert Report of Louis J. DeFilippi, Ph.D. and (2) Expert Report of Philip Green filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 10/18/2024) (2) |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 116 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Opening Expert Report of Robert Y. Lochhead, Ph.D., FRSC filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 10/18/2024) (3) |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 114 | ORDER Lifting Stay and Amending Scheduling Order. (*Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: Opening Expert Reports due by 10/18/2024; Rebuttal Expert Reports due by 11/15/2024; Reply Expert Reports due by 12/13/2024; Expert Discovery due by 1/17/2025; Summary Judgment Motions due by 2/7/2025; Answering Brief due 2/21/2025; Reply Brief due 3/7/2025; A Pretrial Conference is set for 7/2/2025 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 6D before Judge Jennifer L. Hall; A 5-day Jury Trial is set for 7/21/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 6D before Judge Jennifer L. Hall --- See Order for complete details). Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 9/20/2024. (ceg) (Entered: 09/20/2024) (3) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 112 | NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Rosalynd Upton as co-counsel. Reason for request: no longer at firm. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 09/19/2024) (1) |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 113 | Letter to Honorable Jennifer L. Hall from Robert M. Oakes regarding Notice of IPR Event. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix A - Proposed Order to Lift Stay and to Amend Scheduling Order)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 09/19/2024) (0) |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 111 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Vantage's Third Amended Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories 1-14; (2) Vantage's First Amended Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories 15-23; and (3) Vantage's First Amended Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories 24-25 - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 09/18/2024) (3) |
| May 1, 2024 | 110 | NOTICE of Change of Firm Name and Email Addresses (Allen Overy Shearman Sterling US LLP) - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 05/01/2024) (3) |
| Oct 16, 2023 | 108 | REDACTED VERSION of 105 Answering Brief in Opposition, by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 10/16/2023) (24) |
| Oct 16, 2023 | 109 | REDACTED VERSION of 106 Declaration,, of Robert M. Oakes by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (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)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 10/16/2023) (0) |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 107 | ORAL ORDER: The Motion to Stay (D.I. 98 ) is GRANTED-IN-PART. The case is stayed pending the PTAB's written decision. The parties shall file a joint status letter within fourteen days of the PTAB's decision. The status letter shall set forth the parties' positions regarding extending the stay pending appeal. Ordered by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 10/5/2023. (ceg) (Entered: 10/05/2023) (0) |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 105 | [SEALED] ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 98 MOTION to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 10/10/2023. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 10/02/2023) (0) |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 106 | [SEALED] DECLARATION re 105 Answering Brief in Opposition, of Robert M. Oakes by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Ex. 1, # 2 Ex. 2, # 3 Ex. 3, # 4 Ex. 4, # 5 Ex. 5, # 6 Ex. 6, # 7 Ex. 7, # 8 Ex. 8, # 9 Ex. 9, # 10 Ex. 10, # 11 Ex. 11, # 12 Ex. 12, # 13 Ex. 13, # 14 Ex. 14, # 15 Ex. 15, # 16 Ex. 16, # 17 Ex. 17, # 18 Ex. 18, # 19 Ex. 19, # 20 Ex. 20, # 21 Ex. 21, # 22 Ex. 22, # 23 Ex. 23, # 24 Ex. 24, # 25 Ex. 25, # 26 Ex. 26, # 27 Ex. 27, # 28 Ex. 28)(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 10/02/2023) (0) |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 103 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Vantage's Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories 24-25; (2) Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.'s Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Second Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 28-30); and (3) Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.'s Amended Initial Invalidity Contentions - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 09/25/2023) (3) |
| Sep 25, 2023 | 104 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Plaintiffs' First Supplemental Responses and Objections to Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-10); (2) Plaintiffs' Responses and Objections to Defendant's Second Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 11-21); (3) Plaintiffs' First Supplemental Objections and Responses to Defendant's Second Set of Requests For Admission (Nos. 17-26); and (4) Plaintiffs Objections and Responses to Defendants Third Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 27-30) filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 09/25/2023) (2) |
| Sep 22, 2023 | 102 | NOTICE of Subpoena to Chattem, Inc. by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 09/22/2023) (0) |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 101 | STIPULATION to take Deposition Outside Fact Discovery by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 09/20/2023) (2) |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 98 | MOTION to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 09/18/2023) (4) |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 99 | OPENING BRIEF in Support re 98 MOTION to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 10/2/2023. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 09/18/2023) (17) |
| Sep 18, 2023 | 100 | DECLARATION re 98 MOTION to Stay Pending Inter Partes Review by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exs. A-H)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 09/18/2023) (0) |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 97 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Vantage's Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories 15-23; (2) Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.'s Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Second Set of Requests for Production Nos. 51-60; (3) Vantage's Second Amended Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories 1-14; and (4) Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.'s Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' First Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 1-27) - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 09/06/2023) (3) |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 94 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.s Third Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 27-30) - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 08/25/2023) (3) |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 95 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.'s Second Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiffs (Nos. 11-21) filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 08/25/2023) (3) |
| Aug 25, 2023 | 96 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Second Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 28-30) and Third Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 24-25) filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 08/25/2023) (2) |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 92 | MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Abdul Althebaity - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 08/18/2023) (3) |
| Aug 18, 2023 | 93 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Delrika Curry on September 7, 2023 filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 08/18/2023) (3) |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 90 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Plaintiffs Objections and Responses to Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.s Second Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 17-26); and (2) Plaintiffs First Supplemental Responses and Objections to Defendants First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-10) filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 08/11/2023) (2) |
| Aug 11, 2023 | 91 | NOTICE of SUBPOENAS by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. --Defendant's Notice of Subpoenas-- (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 08/11/2023) (0) |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 89 | STIPULATION and [Proposed] Order to Amend Certain Discovery Deadlines re 15 Scheduling Order,, by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 08/10/2023) (2) |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 88 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' First Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 1-27); Second set of Requests for Production (Nos. 51-60) and Second Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 15-23) to Vantage filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 08/07/2023) (2) |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 87 | NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Joshua Rosefelt as co-counsel. Reason for request: No longer at firm. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 08/04/2023) (2) |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 82 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Stephanie Collins on September 12, 2023 filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 08/02/2023) (2) |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 83 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Sebastien Massard on September 11, 2023 filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 08/02/2023) (2) |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 84 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Mike Savidakis on August 29, 2023 filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 08/02/2023) (2) |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 85 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Konjit Muchhala on August 30, 2023 filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 08/02/2023) (2) |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 86 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Chris Lyon on August 28, 2023 filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 08/02/2023) (2) |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 78 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Jeff Addy on The deposition will be conducted under oath on August 25, 2023 filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 07/28/2023) (3) |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 79 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of James H. Brown on The deposition will be conducted under oath on September 13, 2023 filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 07/28/2023) (3) |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 80 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Clay Daly on The deposition will be conducted under oath on September 12, 2023 filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 07/28/2023) (3) |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 81 | NOTICE to Take Deposition of Brian Pickel on The deposition will be conducted under oath on September 14, 2023 filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 07/28/2023) (3) |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 77 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Objections and Responses to Defendant's Notice of Deposition Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 07/26/2023) (2) |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 75 | MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Rosalynd Upton and John Thuermer - filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 07/14/2023) (3) |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 76 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Defendant's Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Notice of Corporate Deposition of Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6); (2) Vantage's First Supplement to its First Amended Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories 1-14; and (3) Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.'s Second Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 17-26) - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 07/14/2023) (3) |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 73 | NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Brianna Chamberlin as co-counsel. Reason for request: No longer at firm. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 07/10/2023) (2) |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 74 | REDACTED VERSION of 70 Notice to Take Deposition by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 07/10/2023) (17) |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 72 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Vantage's First Amended Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories 114 filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 07/07/2023) (3) |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 71 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs Amended Infringement Contentions and Plaintiffs Objections and Responses to Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.s First Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 1-16) filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 07/06/2023) (2) |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 70 | [SEALED] NOTICE to Take Deposition of Cargill, Incorporated and International Flora Technologies Ltd. on July 31, 2023 filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 06/30/2023) (0) |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 69 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Notice of Corporate Deposition of Vantage Specialty Chemicals Inc. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b)(6) filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 06/27/2023) (2) |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 68 | NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Lillian J. Mao as co-counsel. Reason for request: No Longer with Firm. (Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 06/23/2023) (2) |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 67 | SO ORDERED, 66 Claim Construction Order. Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Hall on 6/15/2023. (ceg) (Entered: 06/15/2023) (1) |
| Jun 9, 2023 | 66 | PROPOSED Claim Construction Order by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd. (Oakes, Robert) Modified on 6/12/2023 (ceg). (Entered: 06/09/2023) (1) |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 65 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.'s First Set of Requests for Admission (Nos. 1-16) - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 06/06/2023) (3) |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 63 | MEMORANDUM OPINION providing claim construction for three terms in U.S. Patent No. 11,248,245. Within five days the parties shall submit a proposed order consistent with this Memorandum Opinion. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/5/2023. (nms) (Entered: 06/05/2023) (11) |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 64 | CONSENT to Jurisdiction by U.S. Magistrate Judge. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Jennifer L. Hall. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/5/2023. (nms) (Entered: 06/05/2023) (1) |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 61 | Joint Letter to The Honorable Richard G. Andrews, from Travis J. Murray, regarding request for an exemption from the District of Delaware's May 15, 2023 Standing Order. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Murray, Travis) Modified on 6/1/2023 (nms). (Entered: 06/01/2023) (0) |
| Jun 1, 2023 | 62 | ORDER For Exemption of Persons from the District of Delaware's May 15, 2023 Standing Order on Person Devises: For purposes of the June 2, 2023, Markman hearing. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 6/1/2023. (nms) (Entered: 06/01/2023) (2) |
| May 26, 2023 | 60 | NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Elizabeth M. Flanagan as co-counsel. Reason for request: No longer working on case. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 05/26/2023) (2) |
| May 25, 2023 | 59 | NOTICE of Regarding Intent to Have Newer Attorney participate in Argument at Markman Hearing by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 05/25/2023) (2) |
| May 24, 2023 | 57 | SUBPOENA Returned Executed as to Chattem, Inc. on May 22, 2023 (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 05/24/2023) (1) |
| May 24, 2023 | 58 | SUBPOENA Returned Executed as to Essential Ingredients, Inc. for documents and testimony on May 22, 2023 (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 05/24/2023) (2) |
| May 19, 2023 | 54 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition; Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information or Objects Directed to Chattem, Inc. filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 05/19/2023) (1) |
| May 19, 2023 | 55 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Responses and Objections to Defendant's Second Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 48-66) filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 05/19/2023) (2) |
| May 19, 2023 | 56 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition and a Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information or Objects directed to Essential Ingredients, Inc. filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 05/19/2023) (2) |
| May 18, 2023 | 53 | NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Aaron L. Morris as co-counsel. Reason for request: No longer with firm. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 05/18/2023) (2) |
| May 16, 2023 | 52 | STIPULATION and Proposed Order to Extend Time to Substantially Complete Document Production to May 26, 2023 - filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) Modified on 5/17/2023 (nms). (Entered: 05/16/2023) (2) |
| May 5, 2023 | 50 | ORDER Granting 49 Joint Motion and Proposed Order for Claim Construction Hearing. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 5/5/2023. (nms) (Entered: 05/05/2023) (2) |
| May 5, 2023 | 51 | ORAL ORDER: Due to a scheduling conflict the Markman Hearing scheduled for 6/5/2023, is CANCELED. The Markman Hearing is now rescheduled for 6/2/2023, at 8:30 AM in Courtroom 6A. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 5/5/2023. (nms) (Entered: 05/05/2023) (0) |
| May 4, 2023 | 47 | JOINT Claim Construction Brief, filed by International Flora Technologies Ltd., Cargill, Incorporated. (Oakes, Robert) Modified on 5/4/2023 (nms). (Entered: 05/04/2023) (30) |
| May 4, 2023 | 48 | APPENDIX re 47 Joint Claim Construction Brief, by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F)(Oakes, Robert) Modified on 5/4/2023 (nms). (Entered: 05/04/2023) (0) |
| May 4, 2023 | 49 | Joint Motion and Proposed Order for Claim Construction Hearing - filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) Modified on 5/4/2023 (nms). Modified on 5/4/2023 (nms). (Entered: 05/04/2023) (2) |
| May 3, 2023 | 45 | NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Yue (Joy) Wang as co-counsel. Reason for request: No Longer with Firm. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 05/03/2023) (2) |
| May 3, 2023 | 46 | MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Eric S. Lucas - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 05/03/2023) (4) |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 44 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant's Sur-Reply Claim Construction Brief - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 04/27/2023) (3) |
| Apr 25, 2023 | 43 | MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Sybil L. Dunlop and Nicholas Scheiner - filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 04/25/2023) (3) |
| Apr 21, 2023 | 42 | NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove B. Patrick Colsher as co-counsel. Reason for request: No longer with firm. (Smith, Rodger) (Entered: 04/21/2023) (2) |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 41 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.'s Second Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 48-66) filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 04/19/2023) (3) |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 40 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Reply Claim Construction Brief filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 04/13/2023) (2) |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 39 | MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney David Cooperberg - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Murray, Travis) (Entered: 04/05/2023) (4) |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 38 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant's Answering Claim Construction Brief - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/30/2023) (3) |
| Mar 13, 2023 | 37 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Responses and Objections to Defendant's (1) First Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 1-47) and (2) First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-10) filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 03/13/2023) (2) |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 36 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs Opening Claim Construction Brief filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 03/10/2023) (2) |
| Mar 8, 2023 | 35 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) Vantage's Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Requests for Production Nos. 1-50 and (2) Vantage's Responses and Objections to Plaintiffs' Interrogatories 1-14 - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 03/08/2023) (3) |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 34 | JOINT Claim Construction Chart, by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B)(Oakes, Robert) Modified on 2/17/2023 (nms). (Entered: 02/16/2023) (0) |
| Feb 13, 2023 | 33 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant's First Supplemental E-Discovery Disclosures filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/13/2023) (3) |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 32 | NOTICE of Withdrawal of Taylor M. Reeves by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd. (Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/10/2023) (2) |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 31 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of (1) First Set of Requests for Production (Nos. 1-47); and (2) First Set of Interrogatories to Plaintiffs (Nos. 1-10) filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/09/2023) (3) |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 30 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' First Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production to Vantage filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/07/2023) (2) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 28 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant's Proposed Constructions - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 02/02/2023) (3) |
| Feb 2, 2023 | 29 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Identification of Claim Terms and Proposed Constructions filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) (Entered: 02/02/2023) (2) |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 27 | NOTICE OF SERVICE of Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.'s Initial Invalidity Contentions - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) (Entered: 01/19/2023) (3) |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 26 | NOTICE Of Service of Plaintiffs' Initial Infringement Contentions, filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) Modified on 12/15/2022 (nms). (Entered: 12/15/2022) (2) |
| Nov 14, 2022 | 25 | Notice of Service (3) Docket Text: NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.'s Core Technical Production Pursuant to the Scheduling Order (D.I. 15), Including Bates Nos. VANTAGE_00000001 to VANTAGE_00000037 filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) |
| Nov 10, 2022 | 23 | Notice of Service (2) Docket Text: NOTICE OF SERVICE of Plaintiffs' Initial E-Discovery Disclosures filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd..(Oakes, Robert) |
| Nov 10, 2022 | 24 | Notice of Service (3) Docket Text: NOTICE OF SERVICE of Defendant's Initial E-Discovery Disclosures filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Murray, Travis) |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 19 | Proposed Order (11) Docket Text: PROPOSED Order Regarding Discovery, Including Discovery of Electronically Stored Information ("ESI"), by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) Modified on 10/27/2022 (nms). |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 20 | Proposed Order (22) Docket Text: PROPOSED Protective Order, by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) Modified on 10/27/2022 (nms). |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 21 | Order (11) Docket Text: SO ORDERED Granting [19] Proposed Order Regarding Discovery, Including Discovery of Electronically Stored Information ("ESI"). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/27/2022. (nms) |
| Oct 27, 2022 | 22 | Order (22) Docket Text: SO ORDERED Granting [20] Stipulated Protective Order. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/27/2022. (nms) |
| Oct 13, 2022 | 17 | Notice of Service (3) Docket Text: NOTICE OF SERVICE of Rule 26(a)(1) Initial Disclosures - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Smith, Rodger) |
| Oct 13, 2022 | 18 | Notice of Service (2) Docket Text: NOTICE OF SERVICE of Initial Disclosures filed by Cargill, Incorporated.(Oakes, Robert) |
| Oct 12, 2022 | N/A | Add Attorneys Pro Hac Vice (0) Docket Text: Pro Hac Vice Attorney Brianna L. Chamberlin for Cargill, Incorporated and International Flora Technologies Ltd. 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. (mkr) |
| Oct 3, 2022 | N/A | Case Referred to Magistrate Judge (0) Docket Text: CASE REFERRED to Magistrate Judge Sherry R. Fallon to handle all discovery disputes. (nms) |
| Oct 3, 2022 | 14 | Proposed Order (11) Docket Text: PROPOSED Scheduling Order, by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) Modified on 10/3/2022 (nms). |
| Oct 3, 2022 | 15 | Scheduling Order (11) Docket Text: SCHEDULING ORDER: This matter will be referred to a magistrate judge to handle all discovery disputes including any that arise in connection with expert reports. Joinder of Parties due by 7/14/2023. Amended Pleadings due by 7/14/2023. Discovery due by 9/14/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 2/9/2024. Joint Claim Construction Brief due by 5/4/2023. A Markman Hearing is set for 6/5/2023, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 6A. A Pretrial Conference is set for 6/7/2024, at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 6A. A 5 day Jury Trial is set to start 6/24/2024, at 9:30 AM (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/3/2022. (nms) |
| Oct 3, 2022 | N/A | Oral Order (0) Docket Text: ORAL ORDER: The Rule 16(b) Conference scheduled for 10/6/2022, is CANCELED. Ordered by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 10/3/2022. (nms) |
| Sep 26, 2022 | N/A | Add Attorneys Pro Hac Vice (0) Docket Text: Pro Hac Vice Attorney Lillian J. Mao for Vantage Specialty Chemicals, 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. (mkr) |
| Sep 22, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [13] MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ahmed J. Davis, Joshua Rosefelt and Brianna Chamberlin, filed by International Flora Technologies Ltd., Cargill, Incorporated. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/22/2022. (nms) |
| Sep 22, 2022 | N/A | Add Attorneys Pro Hac Vice (0) Docket Text: Pro Hac Vice Attorney Ahmed J. Davis for Cargill, Incorporated and International Flora Technologies Ltd. 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.(mkr) |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 13 | Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (4) Docket Text: MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ahmed J. Davis, Joshua Rosefelt and Brianna Chamberlin - filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Oakes, Robert) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | N/A | Add Attorneys Pro Hac Vice (0) Docket Text: Pro Hac Vice Attorney Yue Wang and Thomas R Makin for Vantage Specialty Chemicals, 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. (mkr) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | N/A | Add Attorneys Pro Hac Vice (0) Docket Text: Pro Hac Vice Attorney Patrick R. Colsher and Aaron L. Morris for Vantage Specialty Chemicals, 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) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 11 | Order Setting Scheduling Conference (1) Docket Text: Order Setting Rule 16(b) Telephone Conference: A Scheduling Conference is set for 10/6/2022, at 10:00 AM (see Order for further details). Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/20/2022. (nms) |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 12 | Notice of Appearance (2) Docket Text: NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth M. Flanagan on behalf of Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd. (Flanagan, Elizabeth) |
| Sep 19, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED, re [10] MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Thomas R. Makin, Patrick Colsher, Yue Joy Wang, Lillian J. Mao, and Aaron L. Morris, filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 9/19/2022. (nms) |
| Sep 19, 2022 | 10 | Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice (8) Docket Text: MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Thomas R. Makin, Patrick Colsher, Yue Joy Wang, Lillian J. Mao, and Aaron L. Morris - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 8 | Answer to Complaint (15) Docket Text: ANSWER to [1] Complaint, with Jury Demand - by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc..(Smith, Rodger) |
| Sep 16, 2022 | 9 | Disclosure Statement (3) Docket Text: Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Vantage Specialty Chemicals Holdings, Inc., Other Affiliate HVCS Intermediate Corp., Other Affiliate HVSC Holding Corp., Other Affiliate HVSC Top Holdings Corp. for Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) |
| Aug 16, 2022 | N/A | SO ORDERED (0) Docket Text: SO ORDERED re [7] STIPULATION and Proposed Order for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. Signed by Judge Richard G. Andrews on 8/16/2022. (lak) Modified on 8/16/2022 (nms). |
| Aug 15, 2022 | 7 | Stipulation to EXTEND Time (2) Docket Text: STIPULATION and Proposed Order for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint - filed by Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc.. (Smith, Rodger) Modified on 8/16/2022 (nms). |
| Aug 3, 2022 | N/A | Case Assigned/Reassigned (0) Docket Text: Case Assigned to Judge Richard G. Andrews. Please include the initials of the Judge (RGA) after the case number on all documents filed. (rjb) |
| Jul 27, 2022 | 6 | Summons Returned Executed (2) Docket Text: SUMMONS Returned Executed by International Flora Technologies Ltd., Cargill, Incorporated. Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. served on 7/27/2022, answer due 8/17/2022. (Oakes, Robert) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 1 | Complaint* (1) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 1 | Complaint (Main Document) (13) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3922864.) - filed by International Flora Technologies Ltd., Cargill, Incorporated. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit 1) (18) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3922864.) - filed by International Flora Technologies Ltd., Cargill, Incorporated. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 1 | Complaint (Exhibit 2) (5) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3922864.) - filed by International Flora Technologies Ltd., Cargill, Incorporated. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 1 | Complaint (Civil Cover Sheet) (2) Docket Text: COMPLAINT filed with Jury Demand against Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ADEDC-3922864.) - filed by International Flora Technologies Ltd., Cargill, Incorporated. (Attachments: # (1) Exhibit 1, # (2) Exhibit 2, # (3) Civil Cover Sheet)(mpb) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 2 | Magistrate Consent Forms (3) Docket Text: Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (mpb) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 3 | Patent/Trademark Report to Commissioner (1) Docket Text: Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 11,248,245. (mpb) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 4 | Disclosure Statement (Main Document) (2) Docket Text: Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Cargill Incorporated for International Flora Technologies Ltd. filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # (1) FloraTech Disclosure Statment)(mpb) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 4 | Disclosure Statement (FloraTech Disclosure Statement) (2) Docket Text: Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Cargill Incorporated for International Flora Technologies Ltd. filed by Cargill, Incorporated, International Flora Technologies Ltd.. (Attachments: # (1) FloraTech Disclosure Statment)(mpb) |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 5 | Summons Issued (2) Docket Text: Summons Issued as to Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. on 7/26/2022. (mpb) |
