Case details

Court: moed
Docket #: 4:04-cv-00302
Case Name: Sigma-Aldrich Co. et al v. Alexis Corporation et al
PACER case #: 66313
Date filed: 2004-03-12
Date terminated: 2005-06-13
Assigned to: Honorable Catherine D. Perry
Case Cause: 35:271 Patent Infringement
Nature of Suit: 830 Patent
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Sigma-Aldrich Co.
Plaintiff
 
Jennifer E. Hoekel
ARMSTRONG TEASDALE, LLP
7700 Forsyth Boulevard
Suite 1800
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-621-5070
Fax: 314-621-5065
Email: jhoekel@armstrongteasdale.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Keith A. Rabenberg
SENNIGER POWERS
100 N. Broadway
Suite 1700
St. Louis, MO 63102-2728
314-345-7006
Fax: 314-231-4342
Email: krabenberg@senniger.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP
Plaintiff
 
Jennifer E. Hoekel
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Keith A. Rabenberg
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Alexis Corporation
Defendant
 
Patricia P. Hollenbeck
DUANE MORRIS, LLP
101 West Broadway
Suite 900
San Diego, CA 92101
619-744-2200
Fax: 619-744-2201
Email: phollenbeck@duanemorris.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Sandra Jane Wunderlich
STINSON AND LEONARD LLP
7700 Forsyth Boulevard
Suite 1100
St. Louis, MO 63105
314-863-0800
Fax: 314-863-9388
Email: sandra.wunderlich@stinson.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Axxora, LLC
Defendant
 
Patricia P. Hollenbeck
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Sandra Jane Wunderlich
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Qbiogene, Inc.
Defendant
 
Patricia P. Hollenbeck
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Sandra Jane Wunderlich
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Apotech Corporation
Defendant
a Swiss Corporation

Documents

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2004-03-12 1 0 COMPLAINT against defendant Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc. 3 @ 20 days Summons(es) issued, in the amount of $150, Disclosure of Corporate Interest issued to defts, Jury Demand,, filed by Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP, Sigma-Aldrich Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1# 2 Exhibit 2# 3 Exhibit 3# 4 Exhibit 4# 5 Civil Cover Sheet # 6 Original Filing Form)(SAJ, ) (Entered: 03/12/2004)
2004-03-12 2 0 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATION INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP. (SAJ, ) (Entered: 03/12/2004)
2004-03-12 3 0 DISCLOSURE OF CORPORATION INTERESTS CERTIFICATE by Plaintiff Sigma-Aldrich Co.. (SAJ, ) (Entered: 03/12/2004)
2004-03-12 4 0 NOTICE OF PRIVATE PROCESS SERVER; by Plaintiffs Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP, Sigma-Aldrich Co. Process Server 1st Nationwide Legal Services, (SAJ, ) (Entered: 03/12/2004)
2004-03-12 5 0 NOTICE OF PRIVATE PROCESS SERVER; by Plaintiffs Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP, Sigma-Aldrich Co. Process Server Attorney's Diversified Services, (SAJ, ) (Entered: 03/12/2004)
2004-03-12 6 0 NOTICE OF PRIVATE PROCESS SERVER; by Plaintiffs Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP, Sigma-Aldrich Co. Process Server Junes Attorney Service, Inc., (SAJ, ) (Entered: 03/12/2004)
2004-03-12 7 0 REPORT to Commissioner of filing or determination of an action regarding Patent (SAJ, ) (Entered: 03/12/2004)
2004-04-09 8 0 SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP, Sigma-Aldrich Co.. Axxora, LLC served on 3/15/2004, answer due 4/5/2004. (Hoekel, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/09/2004)
2004-04-09 9 0 SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP, Sigma-Aldrich Co.. Alexis Corporation served on 3/15/2004, answer due 4/5/2004. (Hoekel, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/09/2004)
2004-04-09 10 0 SUMMONS Returned Executed filed by Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP, Sigma-Aldrich Co.. Qbiogene, Inc. served on 3/15/2004, answer due 4/5/2004. (Hoekel, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/09/2004)
2004-04-14 11 0 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Patricia Hollenbeck by Defendants Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc.. (BAK, ) (Entered: 04/15/2004)
2004-04-14 12 0 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Defendants Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc.. (BAK, ) (Entered: 04/15/2004)
2004-05-07 13 0 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Defendants Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc.. (Hollenbeck, Patricia) (Entered: 05/07/2004)
2004-06-07 14 0 ANSWER to Complaint by Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc..(Hollenbeck, Patricia) Additional attachment(s) added on 6/8/2004 (LSD, )document was originally scanned horizontally detached and changed to vertical format. (Entered: 06/07/2004)
2004-06-07 15 0 NOTICE OF PRIVATE PROCESS SERVER; by Defendants Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc. Process Server Debra Thompson, (Hollenbeck, Patricia) (Entered: 06/07/2004)
2004-06-08 16 0 RULE 16 ORDER Joint Scheduling Plan due by 7/16/2004. Rule 16 Conference set for 7/23/2004 09:30 AM In Chambers before Honorable Catherine D. Perry.Signed by Judge Catherine D. Perry on 6/8/2004. (BDC, ) (Entered: 06/08/2004)
2004-07-16 17 0 JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Defendants Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc... (Hollenbeck, Patricia) (Entered: 07/16/2004)
2004-07-22 18 0 ENTRY of Appearance by Sandra Jane Wunderlich Defendants Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc.. (Wunderlich, Sandra) (Entered: 07/22/2004)
2004-07-23 19 0 INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER This case is assigned to Track: 3 (complex) Motion to Join Parties due by 9/10/2004. This case is referred to ADR today. No later than 8/2/2004 each party shall disclose to all other parties a list of the information needed to proceed with mediation. The parties shall not engage in any other discovery at this time. All pending discovery requests are stayed while the parties engage in the mediaiton process. If this case is not resolved through mediation, the Court will hold a telephone conference with counsel to establish a schedule for the reaminder of the case. Signed by Judge Catherine D. Perry on 7/23/2004. (BDC, ) (Entered: 07/23/2004)
2004-07-23 20 0 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Alternative Dispute Resolution. This case is referred to: MEDIATION Designation of Lead Counsel: Keith A. Rebenberg ADR Completion Deadline due by 10/25/2004. Designation of Neutral due by 8/12/2004. ADR Conference Schedule due by 10/25/2004. Signed by Judge Catherine D. Perry on 7/23/2004. (BDC, ) (Entered: 07/23/2004)
2004-08-12 21 0 Designation of Neutral by parties and ADR Conference Report by Defendant Alexis Corporation Neutral: Richard Sher Date of Conference: TBA time: 9:00 A.M. Location: Devereux Murphy LLC (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Verification)(Hoekel, Jennifer) (Entered: 08/12/2004)
2004-08-16 22 0 NOTICE of Appointment of Neutral Neutral name: Richard Sher Neutral selected by parties, notice of appointment and order of referral e-mailed to Neutral Sher.(SAC, ) (Entered: 08/16/2004)
2004-08-20 23 0 Designation of Neutral by parties and ADR Conference Report by Plaintiffs Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP, Sigma-Aldrich Co. Neutral: Richard Sher Date of Conference: 09/30/04 time: 9:00 a.m. Location: Devereux Murphy LLC(Rabenberg, Keith) (Entered: 08/20/2004)
2004-11-09 24 0 ORDER:... IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall, no later than Friday 11/19/2004, file a joint status report telling the Court of the status of this case and the next steps that need to be taken to get this case moving toward resolution. Status Report due by 11/19/2004. (see order for additional details) Signed by Judge Catherine D. Perry on 11/9/04. (BDC, ) (Entered: 11/09/2004)
2004-11-18 25 0 STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc., Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP, Sigma-Aldrich Co.. (Rabenberg, Keith) (Entered: 11/18/2004)
2004-11-19 26 0 ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a further scheduling conference will be held before the undersigned by Telephone Conference set for 12/30/2004 10:00 AM and PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL SHALL PLACE THE CALL. IT IS FURTHER ORDRED that no later than 12/23/2004, the parties shall file a joint proposal for all remaining discovery and other proceedings in this case; the joint proposal shall discuss all itmes listed in th original Order Setting Rule 16 conference entered previously in this case. Response to Court due by 12/23/2004. before Honorable Catherine D. Perry. Signed by Judge Catherine D. Perry on 11/19/04. (BDC, ) (Entered: 11/19/2004)
2004-12-23 27 0 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Proposal for all Remaining Discovery and Other Proceedings and to Extend Date for Further Scheduling Conference ;Proposed extension date January 6, 2005 by Defendants Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc.. (Hollenbeck, Patricia) (Entered: 12/23/2004)
2004-12-23 28 0 DECLARATION filed by Defendants Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc. re 27 First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Proposal for all Remaining Discovery and Other Proceedings and to Extend Date for Further Scheduling Conference ;Proposed extension date January 6, 2005 Declaration of Service. (Hollenbeck, Patricia) (Entered: 12/23/2004)
2004-12-29 29 0 JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Plaintiffs Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP, Sigma-Aldrich Co.. (actually, only) Plaintiffs' Proposed Scheduling Plan. (Rabenberg, Keith) (Entered: 12/29/2004)
2004-12-30 30 0 ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that doc.# 27 Plaitniff's MOTION for Extension of Time is GRANTED. The 12/30/2004 scheduling conference is rescheduled to be heldon 01/21/2005 at 10:00 AM by telephone In Chambers before Honorable Catherine D. Perry. Plaintiff shall be responsible for making the call and ensuring participation fo all parties. THE PARTIES SHALL FILE their Joint Proposed Scheduling Plan no later than 1/14/2005. Signed by Judge Catherine D. Perry on 12/30/04. (BDC, ) (Entered: 12/30/2004)
2005-01-14 31 0 MOTION for Extension of: Time to File Joint Proposal for All Remaining Discovery and Other Proceedings by Defendants Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc.. (Wunderlich, Sandra) (Entered: 01/14/2005)
2005-01-19 32 0 JOINT SCHEDULING PLAN by Defendants Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Qbiogene, Inc., Plaintiffs Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP, Sigma-Aldrich Co... (Hollenbeck, Patricia) (Entered: 01/19/2005)
2005-01-21 33 0 ORDER:... IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that parties shall file appropriate settlement papers with the court no later than 02/18/2005. This deadline will not be extended. If the parties fail to meet this deadline, the court will promptly issue a scheduling order that best resolves the discrepancies in the parties Joint Proposed Scheduling Plan. Dismissal Paper(s) due by 2/18/2005. Signed by Judge Catherine D. Perry on 1/21/05. (BDC, ) (Entered: 01/21/2005)
2005-02-21 34 0 NOTICE of Settlement by Sigma-Aldrich Co., Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP (Rabenberg, Keith) (Entered: 02/21/2005)
2005-02-22 35 0 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney ;attorney/firm Buchanan Ingersoll LLP by Defendants Qbiogene, Inc., Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC. (Wunderlich, Sandra) (Entered: 02/22/2005)
2005-02-22 36 0 MOTION to Substitute Attorney/Law Firm ;attorney or firm Patricia P. Hollenbeck and Duane Morris LLP ;substituted for:Buchanan Ingersoll LLP by Defendants Qbiogene, Inc., Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC. (Wunderlich, Sandra) (Entered: 02/22/2005)
2005-06-08 37 0 ADR COMPLIANCE REPORT by Neutral: Richard Sher, Date of Conference: September 30, 2004, and concluded on June 6, 2005, participated in good faith: yes, the parties DID achieve a settlement(SAC, ) (Entered: 06/08/2005)
2005-06-08 38 0 STIPULATION Joint Stipulation and Proposed Consent Order by Defendants Qbiogene, Inc., Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC, Plaintiffs Sigma-Aldrich Co., Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP. (Rabenberg, Keith) Modified on 6/8/2005 (BAK, ). (Entered: 06/08/2005)
2005-06-08 40 0 AMENDED COMPLAINT First Amended Complaint against defendant all plaintiffs First Amended Complaint, filed by Sigma-Aldrich Co., Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP.(Rabenberg, Keith) (Entered: 06/08/2005)
2005-06-08 41 0 Consent Decree Consent Judgment by Plaintiffs Sigma-Aldrich Co., Sigma-Aldrich Biotechnology LP. (Rabenberg, Keith) (Entered: 06/08/2005)
2005-06-09 42 0 CONSENT to Jurisdiction by Defendants Qbiogene, Inc., Alexis Corporation, Axxora, LLC.. (Wunderlich, Sandra) (Entered: 06/09/2005)
2005-06-13 43 0 JOINT STIPULATION AND CONSENT ORDER: Having reached a settlement of this lawsuit, the parties hereto, through their respective undersigned counsel, hereby jointly stipulate as follows: 1,... through 4. CONSENT ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows: 1)Defendant Qbiogene, Inc. is hereby dismissed without prejudice. 2) Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 15(a), Apotech Corporation, a Swiss corporation, is hereby added as an additional party defendant, and plaintiffs' consented request for leave to file their First Amended Complaint, submitted herewith, is granted. 3) The Consent Judgment submitted herewith, when signed by the Court, shall be deemed to have been entered after the filing of Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint. Defendant: Apotech Corporation added. Signed by Judge Catherine D. Perry on 06/13/05. (BDC) (Entered: 06/13/2005)
2005-06-13 44 0 CONSENT JUDGMENT: This action having come before the Court on Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint and on the consent of the parties for entry of judgment, and this Court having jurisdiction of the parties, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED AS FOLLOWS:... see document for details. Case Closed. Signed by Judge Catherine D. Perry on 06/13/05. (BDC) (Entered: 06/13/2005)
2005-06-17 45 0 FINAL REPORT to Commissioner of filing or determination of an action sent to the Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark OfficeP.O. Box 1450, Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450 with a copy of the consent judgment.(BDC) (Entered: 06/17/2005)