1:12-cv-01110 - Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC v. Wright Medical Technology Inc et al.

Detail

Case Number

1:12-cv-01110

Current Status

closed

Cause of Action

Infringement

Related Case(s)

1:12-cv-01107

1:14-cv-01040

Court

Delaware District Court

Plaintiff(s)

Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC

NPE (Patent Assertion Entity)Acacia Research CorporationThird Party Financing

Defendant(s)

Wright Medical Technology Inc

Wright Medical Inc

Judge

Gregory M. Sleet

Filing Date

2012-09-10

Termination Date

2016-05-27

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Complaint for patent infringement.
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC identifying Other Affiliate Acacia Research Corporation, Other Affiliate Acacia Research Group LLC, Other Affiliate Advanced Skeletal Innovations LLC for Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (dzb, ) (Entered: 09/11/2012)
UPDATED CIVIL DOCKET
SO ORDERED - re (30 in 1:14-cv-01040-GMS, 64 in 1:12-cv-01110-GMS) Joint Proposed Protective Order filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. Ordered by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 2/11/2016. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 1:14-cv-01040-GMS(mdb) (Entered: 02/11/2016)
First AMENDED COMPLAINT against Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc.- filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, PART 1, # 2 Exhibit A, PART 2, # 3 Exhibit B, PART 1, # 4 Exhibit B, PART 2, # 5 Exhibit B, PART 3, # 6 Exhibit C, PART 1, # 7 Exhibit C, PART 2, # 8 Exhibit C, PART 3)(Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 01/15/2013)
Joint Letter to THE HONORABLE GREGORY M. SLEET from PHILIP A. ROVNER, ESQ. regarding ENCLOSING JOINT STATUS REPORT IN ANTICIPATION OF OCTOBER 24 SCHEDULING TELECONFERENCE - re Oral Order,,. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Status Report)(Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 10/22/2013)
ORDER Setting Teleconference re: Motion to Stay: Plaintiffs counsel shall arrange and initiate the call to chambers at (302) 573-4559. A Telephone Conference is set for 11/26/2013 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 4A before Judge Gregory M. Sleet. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 11/15/2013. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01107-GMS, 1:12-cv-01109-GMS, 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 1:12-cv-01111-GMS(asw) (Additional attachment(s) added on 11/15/2013: # 5 Exhibit Order Detailing Scope and Limitations of Estoppel, # 6 Exhibit Joint Stipulation and Order Providing for Stay) (asw). (Entered: 11/15/2013)
MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review - filed by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Order, # 2 Certificate of Compliance Rule 7.1.1 Certification)(Smyth, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/22/2014)
DECLARATION re 33 MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit Exhibits C, # 4 Exhibit Exhibits D-G, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit H, # 6 Exhibit Exhibits I-M, # 7 Exhibit Exhibits N-O, # 8 Exhibit Exhibits P-T, # 9 Exhibit Exhibits U-AA)(Smyth, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/22/2014)
Letter to The Honorable Gregory M. Sleet from Philip A. Rovner regarding defendants joint motion to stay pending IPR - re (42 in 1:12-cv-01109-GMS) Joint MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review, (35 in 1:12-cv-01107-GMS) MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review, (33 in 1:12-cv-01110-GMS) MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-B)(Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 03/07/2014)
RESPONSE to Motion re 48 MOTION to Lift Stay re (43 in 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 45 in 1:12-cv-01107-GMS) Memorandum and Order,,,, (13 in 1:14-cv-01040-GMS, 13 in 1:14-cv-01040-GMS) SO ORDERED, Case Stayed filed by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 06/19/2015)
Joint STATUS REPORT by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 12/23/2015)
ORAL ORDER: On or before February 10, 2016, each party or each party group shall email to Chief Magistrate Judge Thynge, with a copy to her Judicial Administrator, Cathleen Kennedy, the information requested in the attached Order. Ordered by Judge Thynge on 1/27/16. (Attachments: # 1 Request for Information) Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 1:14-cv-01040-GMS(cak) (Entered: 01/27/2016)
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s). (Attachments: # 1 Stipulation of Dismissal)(mdb) (Entered: 05/27/2016)
Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction (dzb, ) (Entered: 09/11/2012)
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 6,702,821 B2;. (dzb, ) (Entered: 09/11/2012)
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1 filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC identifying Other Affiliate Acacia Research Corporation, Other Affiliate Acacia Research Group LLC, Other Affiliate Advanced Skeletal Innovations LLC for Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (dzb, ) (Entered: 09/11/2012)
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. Wright Medical Technology Inc. served on 1/4/2013, answer due 1/25/2013. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 01/07/2013)
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. Wright Medical Group Inc. served on 1/4/2013, answer due 1/25/2013. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 01/07/2013)
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) 8,133,229B1; 7,806,896B1; . (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 01/15/2013)
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME to Move, Answer, or Otherwise Respond to the First Amended Complaint to February 28, 2013 - filed by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc.. (Neiderman, Matt) (Entered: 01/30/2013)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Brian M. Rothery, Esq., Steven B. Pokotilow, Esq., Deepal S. Chadha, Esq., and Etan S. Chatlynne, Esq. - filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 01/31/2013)
ORDER regarding Stipulations to Extend Time to Answer the Complaint. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 2/7/2013. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01107-GMS, 1:12-cv-01109-GMS, 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 1:12-cv-01111-GMS(asw) (Entered: 02/07/2013)
NOTICE of Appearance by Gary William Lipkin on behalf of Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc. (Lipkin, Gary) (Entered: 02/26/2013)
NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin A. Smyth on behalf of Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc. (Smyth, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/26/2013)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Anthony J. Fitzpatrick, Jeffrey S. Pollack, and Samuel W. Apicelli - filed by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc.. (Neiderman, Matt) (Entered: 02/26/2013)
ANSWER to Amended Complaint ANSWER to 7 Amended Complaint, with Jury Demand , COUNTERCLAIM against Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc..(Smyth, Benjamin) (Entered: 02/28/2013)
ANSWER to 15 Answer to Amended Complaint, Counterclaim Plaintiffs Responses to Defendants Counterclaims by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC.(Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 03/21/2013)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Robert Terry Parker - filed by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc.. (Neiderman, Matt) (Entered: 05/01/2013)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael A. Albert, Esq. and James J. Foster, Esq. - filed by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc.. (Smyth, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/05/2013)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Ian G. DiBernardo - filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 10/24/2013)
Official Transcript of T/C held on 10 24 13 before Judge Sleet. Court Reporter/Transcriber Maurer. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or 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 11/27/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/9/2013. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/4/2014. (kjm) (Entered: 11/06/2013)
Official Transcript of Telephone Conference held on 11 26 13 before Judge Sleet. Court Reporter/Transcriber Maurer. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or 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 12/27/2013. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/6/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/6/2014. (kjm) (Entered: 12/06/2013)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Paul A. Bondor, Esq., Dustin F. Guzior, Esq. and Alex Henriques, Esq. - filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 12/17/2013)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney John M. Desmarais - filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 12/18/2013)
NOTICE of withdrawal of appearance of Brian M. Rothery, Steven B. Pokotilow, Ian DiBernardo, Deepal S. Chadha, Etan S. Chatlynne and the firm of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan as counsel for plaintiff by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC re SO ORDERED, SO ORDERED,, (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 12/18/2013)
Official Transcript of Telephone Conference held on 12 12 13 before Judge Sleet. Court Reporter/Transcriber Maurer. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or 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 1/10/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/21/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/20/2014. (kjm) (Entered: 12/20/2013)
Joint STIPULATION Briefing Schedule on Defendants Motions to Stay by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 01/08/2014)
SO ORDERED, re (28 in 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 33 in 1:12-cv-01107-GMS, 37 in 1:12-cv-01109-GMS) Stipulated Order Setting Briefing Schedule for Defendants Motions to Stay filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 1/9/14. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01107-GMS, 1:12-cv-01109-GMS, 1:12-cv-01110-GMS(mmm) (Entered: 01/09/2014)
OPENING BRIEF in Support re 33 MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review filed by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 2/10/2014. (Smyth, Benjamin) (Entered: 01/22/2014)
Official Transcript of Teleconference held on 1 8 14 before Judge Sleet. Court Reporter/Transcriber Maurer. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or 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 2/14/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/24/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/24/2014. (kjm) (Entered: 01/24/2014)
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance of Benjamin A. Smyth, Esq. by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc. (Lipkin, Gary) (Entered: 02/05/2014)
ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re 33 MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 2/21/2014. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 02/10/2014)
REPLY BRIEF re 33 MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review filed by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc.. (Neiderman, Matt) (Entered: 02/20/2014)
REQUEST for Oral Argument by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC re (42 in 1:12-cv-01109-GMS) Joint MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review, (35 in 1:12-cv-01107-GMS) MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review, (33 in 1:12-cv-01110-GMS) MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 02/21/2014)
ORDER denying (40 in 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 41 in 1:12-cv-01107-GMS, 49 in 1:12-cv-01109-GMS) Request for Oral Argument, filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 3/21/2014. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01107-GMS, 1:12-cv-01109-GMS, 1:12-cv-01110-GMS(asw) (Entered: 03/21/2014)
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER GRANTING (42 in 1:12-cv-01109-GMS) Joint MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review filed by ConforMIS Inc., (35 in 1:12-cv-01107-GMS) MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review filed by Wright Medical Technology Inc., Zimmer Holdings Inc., Zimmer Inc., Wright Medical Group Inc., ConforMIS Inc., (33 in 1:12-cv-01110-GMS) MOTION to Stay Litigation Pending Inter Partes Review filed by Wright Medical Technology Inc., Wright Medical Group Inc. The parties shall submit a status report to the court no later than six months from now and every six months thereafter and promptly notify the court when the stay should be lifted. All pending motions in Civil Action Nos. 12-1107, 12-1109, and 12-1110 are DENIED without prejudice and, where appropriate, the parties are granted leave to renew these motions upon the lifting of the stay. Signed by Chief Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 4/7/14. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01107-GMS, 1:12-cv-01109-GMS, 1:12-cv-01110-GMS(mmm) (Entered: 04/07/2014)
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL re Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc.: Entry of appearance of attorney Gary William Lipkin. Attorney Matt Neiderman terminated. (Lipkin, Gary) (Entered: 09/03/2014)
Joint STATUS REPORT by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC and by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc., ConforMIS Inc., Zimmer Holdings Inc., Zimmer Inc.. (Sharp, Melanie) (Entered: 10/07/2014)
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTION OF COUNSEL re Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc.: Entry of appearance of attorney Richard L. Renck. Attorney Gary W. Lipkin terminated. (Renck, Richard) (Entered: 10/15/2014)
Joint STATUS REPORT by Zimmer Holdings Inc., Zimmer Inc.. (Blumenfeld, Jack) (Entered: 04/07/2015)
MOTION to Lift Stay re (43 in 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 45 in 1:12-cv-01107-GMS) Memorandum and Order,,,, (13 in 1:14-cv-01040-GMS, 13 in 1:14-cv-01040-GMS) SO ORDERED, Case Stayed - filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 06/05/2015)
REPLY BRIEF re 48 MOTION to Lift Stay re (43 in 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 45 in 1:12-cv-01107-GMS) Memorandum and Order,,,, (13 in 1:14-cv-01040-GMS, 13 in 1:14-cv-01040-GMS) SO ORDERED, Case Stayed filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 06/29/2015)
Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME time to submit a Proposed Scheduling Order for the Courts consideration to September 4, 2015 - filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 07/29/2015)
Joint STATUS REPORT by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 07/29/2015)
SO ORDERED - re (18 in 1:14-cv-01040-GMS, 53 in 1:12-cv-01107-GMS, 51 in 1:12-cv-01110-GMS) Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME time to submit a Proposed Scheduling Order for the Courts consideration to September 4, 2015 filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 7/30/2015. Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01107-GMS, 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 1:14-cv-01040-GMS(mdb) (Entered: 07/30/2015)
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Laurie N. Stempler - filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 08/18/2015)
Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME time for parties to submit a proposed scheduling order to October 19, 2015 - filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 08/28/2015)
Joint STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME time to submit proposed scheduling order to December 18, 2015 - filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 10/14/2015)
NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove R. Terry Parker as co-counsel. Reason for request: Mr. Parker is leaving the firm of Duane Morris LLP. (Renck, Richard) (Entered: 11/20/2015)
Joint PROPOSED ORDER Scheduling Order re SO ORDERED, by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 12/18/2015)
PROPOSED ORDER Amended Proposed Scheduling Order [Patent] re Oral Order,,, by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 01/22/2016)
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLCs Initial Disclosures to Wright Medical Group, Inc. and Wright Medical Technology, Inc. filed by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC.(Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 02/05/2016)
NOTICE OF SERVICE of Initial Disclosures Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(1) of Wright Medical Group, Inc. & Wright Medical Technology, Inc. filed by Wright Medical Group Inc., Wright Medical Technology Inc..(Nwaeze, Oderah) (Entered: 02/05/2016)
Joint PROPOSED ORDER Protective Order by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 02/08/2016)
NOTICE requesting Clerk to remove Dustin F. Guzior as co-counsel. Reason for request: no longer with the firm of Desmarais LLP. (Rovner, Philip) (Entered: 04/01/2016)
Joint STIPULATION of Dismissal by Bonutti Skeletal Innovations LLC. (Rovner, Philip) Modified on 5/20/2016 (mdb). (Entered: 05/20/2016)
SO ORDERED - re (66 in 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 32 in 1:14-cv-01040-GMS) Joint Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice. Signed by Judge Gregory M. Sleet on 5/27/2016. ***Civil Case Terminated*** Associated Cases: 1:12-cv-01110-GMS, 1:14-cv-01040-GMS(mdb) (Entered: 05/27/2016)
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