Edwards Lifesciences LLC et al v. Medtronic Corevalve LLC et al

Filing 1

Record of partial case transferred in from District of Central District of California; Case Number in Other District: 8:11-cv-961. Copy of Docket Sheet and original file. (Attachments: # 1 D.I. Answer and Counter Claim, # 2 D. I. 33 - Motion to Dismiss, # 3 D.I. 42 - Opposition to Motion, # 4 D.I. 42-1 - Declaration in Support, # 5 D.I. 42-2 - Exhibits A - I part 1, # 6 D.I. 42-2 - Exhibits A - I part 2, # 7 D.I. 42-3 - Exhibits J - N part 1, # 8 D.I. 42-3 - Exhibits J - N part 2, # 9 D.I. 43 - Answer to Counterclaims, # 10 D.I. 44 Reply to Opposition, # 11 D.I. 62 - Supplemental Brief, # 12 D.I. 62-1 - Declaration part 1, # 13 D.I. 62-1 - Declaration part 2, # 14 D.I. 62-1 - Declaration part 3, # 15 D.I. 62-1 - Declaration part 4, # 16 D.I. 62-1 - Declaration part 5, # 17 D.I. 64 - Supplemental Brief, # 18 D.I. 69 - Transfer Order, # 19 Transmittal Sheet)(dzs, ) Modified on 1/11/2012 (dzs, ).

(MLGx), AO120, DISCOVERY

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
(Southern Division - Santa Ana)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 8:11-cv-00961-JVS-MLG

Medtronic Corevalve LLC et al v. Edwards Lifesciences
Corporation et al
Assigned to: Judge James V. Selna
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman
Cause: 35:271 Patent Infringement

Date Filed: 06/27/2011
Jury Demand: Both
Nature of Suit: 830 Patent
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Plaintiff
Medtronic Corevalve LLC

represented by David Martinez
Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP
2049 Century Park East Suite 3400
Los Angeles, CA 90067-3208
310-552-0130
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jan M Conlin
Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP
2800 LaSalle Plaza 800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2015
612-349-8500
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Lauren E Wood
Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP
2800 LaSalle Plaza 800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2015
612-349-8500
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Martin R Lueck
Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP
2800 LaSalle Plaza

800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-349-8500
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Sharon E Roberg-Perez
Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP
2800 LaSalle Plaza
800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402
612-349-8500
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Stacie Oberts
Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP
2800 LaSalle Plaza 800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55402-2015
612-349-8500
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tara D Falsani
Robins Kaplan Miller & Ciresi LLP
28 LaSalle Plaza 90800 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 554-2-2015
612-349-8500
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL

represented by David Martinez
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jan M Conlin
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lauren E Wood
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Martin R Lueck
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Sharon E Roberg-Perez
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Stacie Oberts
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tara D Falsani
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD

represented by David Martinez
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Jan M Conlin
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Lauren E Wood
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Martin R Lueck
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Sharon E Roberg-Perez
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Stacie Oberts
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tara D Falsani
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
V.
Defendant
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

represented by Brian P Egan
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton &
Garrison LLP
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6064
212-373-3000
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Catherine Nyarady
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton &
Garrison LLP
1285 Avenue of the Americas
new York, NY 10019-6064
212-373-3000
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Christopher Terranova
Paul Weiss Refkind Wharton &
Garrison LLP
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6064
212-373-3000
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Deborah S Mallgrave
Snell and Wilmer LLP
600 Anton Boulevard, Suite 1400

Costa Mesa, CA 92626-7689
714-427-7000
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
John E Nathan
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton &
Garrison LLP
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6064
212-373-3000
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William S O'Hare , Jr.
Snell & Wilmer LLP
600 Anton Boulevard Suite 1400
Costa Mesa, CA 92626-7689
714-427-7000
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Defendant
Edwards Lifesciences US Inc

represented by Brian P Egan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Catherine Nyarady
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Deborah S Mallgrave
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
John E Nathan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William S O'Hare , Jr.
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant
Edwards Lifesciences LLC

represented by Brian P Egan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Catherine Nyarady
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Christopher Terranova
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Deborah S Mallgrave
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
John E Nathan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William S O'Hare , Jr.
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Defendant
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
Counter Claimant
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation

represented by Brian P Egan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Catherine Nyarady
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Christopher Terranova
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Deborah S Mallgrave
(See above for address)

ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
John E Nathan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William S O'Hare , Jr.
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Counter Claimant
Edwards Lifesciences LLC

represented by Brian P Egan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Catherine Nyarady
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Christopher Terranova
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Deborah S Mallgrave
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
John E Nathan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William S O'Hare , Jr.
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Counter Claimant
Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc.

represented by Brian P Egan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Catherine Nyarady
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Christopher Terranova
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Deborah S Mallgrave
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
John E Nathan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William S O'Hare , Jr.
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Counter Claimant
Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc.

represented by Brian P Egan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Catherine Nyarady
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Deborah S Mallgrave
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
John E Nathan
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William S O'Hare , Jr.
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.
Counter Defendant
Medtronic Corevalve LLC

represented by David Martinez
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Tara D Falsani
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Counter Defendant
Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.A.R.L.

represented by David Martinez
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tara D Falsani
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Counter Defendant
Medtronic Vascular Galway Ltd.

represented by Tara D Falsani
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Counter Defendant
Medtronic, Inc.

represented by David Martinez
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Counter Defendant
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

represented by David Martinez
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Counter Claimant
Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc.

represented by Brian P Egan
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Catherine Nyarady
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Deborah S Mallgrave
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
John E Nathan
(See above for address)

ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William S O'Hare , Jr.
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
V.
Counter Defendant
Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.A.R.L.

represented by Tara D Falsani
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Counter Defendant
Medtronic Corevalve LLC

represented by David Martinez
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tara D Falsani
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Counter Defendant
Medtronic Vascular Galway Ltd.

represented by David Martinez
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Tara D Falsani
(See above for address)
PRO HAC VICE
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Counter Defendant
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.

represented by David Martinez
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Counter Defendant
Medtronic, Inc.

Date Filed

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Docket Text

06/27/2011

1

COMPLAINT against defendants Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards

Lifesciences US Inc. Case assigned to Judge James V. Selna for all further
proceedings. Discovery referred to Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman.(Filing
fee PAID $ 350) Jury Demanded. Filed by plaintiffs Medtronic Vascular
Galway LTD, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL.
(ade) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
06/27/2011

21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint - (Discovery) 1 as to Defendants
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences US Inc. (ade)
(Entered: 06/30/2011)

06/27/2011

2

CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Medtronic CV
Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway
LTD, identifying Corporate Parent Medtronic Inc for Medtronic CV
Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway
LTD. (ade) (Entered: 06/30/2011)

06/27/2011

3

REPORT ON THE FILING OF AN ACTION Regarding a Patent or a
Trademark (Initial Notification) filed by Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL,
Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD. (ade) (Entered:
06/30/2011)

06/30/2011

4

INITIAL ORDER FOLLOWING FILING OF COMPLAINT ASSIGNED TO
JUDGE SELNA by Judge James V. Selna, Important Notice: The Court posts
tentative law and motions rulings to the internet. Please see Section P, below.
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF SHALL SERVE THIS ORDER ON ALL
DEFENDANTS AND/OR THEIR COUNSEL ALONG WITH THE
SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT, OR IF THAT IS NOT PRACTICABLE AS
SOON AS POSSIBLE THEREAFTER. IF THIS CASE WAS ASSIGNED TO
THIS COURT AFTER BEING REMOVED FROM STATE COURT, THE
DEFENDANT WHO REMOVED THE CASE SHALL SERVE THIS
ORDER ON ALL OTHER PARTIES. (See document for details.) IT IS SO
ORDERED. (rla) (Entered: 06/30/2011)

06/30/2011

5

APPLICATION for attorney Jan M. Conlin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV
FEE NOT PAID.) filed by Plaintiffs Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL,
Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD. (Attachments: #
1 Proposed Order)(Martinez, David) (Entered: 06/30/2011)

06/30/2011

6

APPLICATION for attorney Stacie E. Oberts to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV
FEE NOT PAID.) filed by Plaintiffs Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL,
Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD. (Attachments: #
1 Proposed Order)(Martinez, David) (Entered: 06/30/2011)

06/30/2011

7

APPLICATION for attorney Lauren E. Wood to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV
FEE NOT PAID.) filed by Plaintiffs Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL,
Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD. (Attachments: #
1 Proposed Order)(Martinez, David) (Entered: 06/30/2011)

07/06/2011

8

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: granting 7 Application to Appear Pro Hac
Vice by Attorney Lauren E. Wood on behalf of Plaintiffs, designating David
Martinez as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

07/06/2011

9

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: granting 6 Application to Appear Pro Hac

Vice by Attorney Stacie E. Oberts on behalf of Plaintiffs, designating David
Martinez as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 07/06/2011)
07/06/2011

10

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: granting 5 Application to Appear Pro Hac
Vice by Attorney Jan M. Conlin on behalf of Plaintiffs, designating David
Martinez as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 07/06/2011)

07/12/2011

11

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Medtronic Vascular Galway
LTD, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL, upon
Defendant Edwards Lifesciences Corporation served on 6/29/2011, answer due
7/20/2011. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon
Margaret Wilson of CT Corporation System, Authorized Agent for Service of
Process in compliance with statute not specified by service on a domestic
corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons
NOT returned. (Martinez, David) (Entered: 07/12/2011)

07/12/2011

12

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Medtronic Vascular Galway
LTD, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL, upon
Defendant Edwards Lifesciences US Inc served on 6/29/2011, answer due
7/20/2011. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon
Margaret Wilson of CT Corporation System, Authorized Agent for Service of
Process in compliance with statute not specified by service on a domestic
corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons
NOT returned. (Martinez, David) (Entered: 07/12/2011)

07/13/2011

13

PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Medtronic Vascular Galway
LTD, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL, upon
Defendant Edwards Lifesciences LLC served on 6/29/2011, answer due
7/20/2011. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon
Margaret Wilson of CT Corporation System, Authorized Agent for Service of
Process in compliance with statute not specified by service on a domestic
corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons
NOT returned. (Martinez, David) (Entered: 07/13/2011)

07/13/2011

14

APPLICATION for Extend Time to File Answer to 9/19/2011 re Complaint (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 filed by Plaintiff Medtronic CV
Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway
LTD. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Martinez, David) (Entered:
07/13/2011)

07/14/2011

15

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: Granting 14 Application for Extension of
Time to Respond to Complaint by Sixty Days: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED
THAT the time for Defendants Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards
Lifesciences LLC and Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc. to answer or otherwise
respond to Medtronics Complaint shall be extended by sixty (60) days from
July 20, 2011 to and including September 19, 2011. (rla) (Entered: 07/15/2011)

07/20/2011

16

APPLICATION for attorney Martin R. Lueck to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV
FEE NOT PAID.) filed by Plaintiffs Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL,
Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD. (Attachments: #
1 Proposed Order)(Martinez, David) (Entered: 07/20/2011)

07/20/2011

17

APPLICATION for attorney Sharon E. Roberg-Perez to Appear Pro Hac Vice

(PHV FEE NOT PAID.) filed by Plaintiffs Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL,
Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD. (Attachments: #
1 Proposed Order)(Martinez, David) (Entered: 07/20/2011)
07/25/2011

18

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: granting 16 Application to Appear Pro Hac
Vice by Attorney Martin R. Lueck on behalf of Plaintiffs, designating David
Martinez as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 07/25/2011)

07/25/2011

19

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: granting 17 Application to Appear Pro Hac
Vice by Attorney Sharon E. Roberg-Perez on behalf of Plaintiffs, designating
David Martinez as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 07/25/2011)

07/25/2011

20

ORDER Setting Rule 26(f) Scheduling Conference by Judge James V. Selna.
Scheduling Conference set for 10/31/2011 at 10:30 AM before Judge James V.
Selna. This case has been assigned to Judge James V. Selna. If plaintiff has not
already served the complaint (or any amendment thereto) on all defendants,
plaintiff shall promptly do so and shall file proofs of service within three days
thereafter. Defendants also shall timely serve and file their responsive
pleadings and file proofs of service within three days thereafter.(See order for
further details) (nca) (Entered: 07/26/2011)

08/11/2011

21

APPLICATION for attorney John E. Nathan to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee
of $275 receipt number 0973-9070739 paid.) filed by Defendants Edwards
Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences
US Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order on Application of NonResident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case)(O'Hare, William) (Entered:
08/11/2011)

08/11/2011

22

APPLICATION for attorney Catherine Nyarady to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV
Fee of $275 receipt number 0973-9070817 paid.) filed by Defendants Edwards
Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences
US Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order on Application of NonResident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case)(O'Hare, William) (Entered:
08/11/2011)

08/11/2011

23

APPLICATION for attorney Brian P. Egan to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee
of $275 receipt number 0973-9070869 paid.) filed by Defendants Edwards
Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences
US Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Order on Application of NonResident Attorney to Appear in a Specific Case)(O'Hare, William) (Entered:
08/11/2011)

08/12/2011

24

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: granting 21 Application to Appear Pro Hac
Vice by Attorney John E. Nathan on behalf of Defendant Edwards
Lifesciences (Corp, LLC and Inc.), designating Willliam S. O'Hare as local
counsel. (lt) (Entered: 08/15/2011)

08/12/2011

25

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: granting 22 Application to Appear Pro Hac
Vice by Attorney Catherine Nyarady on behalf of Defendant Edwards
Lifesciences (Corp, LLC and Inc.), designating William S. O'Hare as local
counsel. (lt) (Entered: 08/15/2011)

08/12/2011

26

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: granting 23 Application to Appear Pro Hac

Vice by Attorney Brian P. Egan on behalf of Defendant Edwards Lifesciences
(Corp, LLC and Inc.), designating William S. O'Hare as local counsel. (lt)
(Entered: 08/15/2011)
09/19/2011

27

ANSWER to Complaint - (Discovery), Complaint - (Discovery) 1 with JURY
DEMAND and Counterclaims filed by Defendants Edwards Lifesciences
Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences US Inc.
(Mallgrave, Deborah) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/21/2011: # 1
SUMMONS ISSUED) (rla). (Entered: 09/19/2011)

09/19/2011

28

Certificate of Interested Parties filed by Defendants Edwards Lifesciences
Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences US Inc,
identifying Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences, LLC,
Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc., Edwards Lifesciences PVT, Inc.. (Mallgrave,
Deborah) (Entered: 09/19/2011)

09/20/2011

29

CERTIFICATION AND NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by defendants,
counterclaim plaintiffs Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc., Edwards Lifesciences
Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc.,
Edwards Lifesciences US Inc, (twdb) (Entered: 09/21/2011)

09/20/2011

09/20/2011

SUMMONS ISSUED filed by COUNTERCLAIMANTS Edwards
Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards
Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc. (rla) (Entered: 09/21/2011)
30

09/20/2011

ANSWER and COUNTERCLAIMS against Medtronic CV Luxembourg
S.A.R.L., Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway Ltd.,
Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc. JURY DEMAND. Filed by
counterclaimant Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 PART 2)
(rla) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/26/2011: # 2 summons) (twdb).
(Entered: 09/21/2011)
21 DAY Summons Issued re Counterclaim, 30 as to counter-defendants
Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.A.R.L., Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic
Vascular Galway Ltd., Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc. (twdb)
(Entered: 09/26/2011)

09/21/2011

31

APPLICATION for attorney Tara D. Falsani to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV
FEE NOT PAID.) filed by Plaintiff Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL,
Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD. (Attachments: #
1 Proposed Order)(Martinez, David) (Entered: 09/21/2011)

10/03/2011

32

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: granting 31 Application to Appear Pro Hac
Vice by Attorney Tara D. Falsani on behalf of Plaintiffs, designating David
Martinez as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 10/04/2011)

10/10/2011

33

NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss or, Alternatively, Stay
Edwards' Third Counterclaim; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in
Support Thereof filed by Plaintiffs and Counterclaim-Defendants Medtronic
CV Luxembourg S.A.R.L., Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic
Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD, Medtronic Vascular
Galway Ltd., Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc.. Motion set for hearing
on 11/21/2011 at 01:30 PM before Judge James V. Selna. (Attachments: # 1

Declaration of Stacie E. Oberts, # 2 Proposed Order)(Martinez, David)
(Entered: 10/10/2011)
10/10/2011

34

F.R.C.P. Rule 7.1 and L.R. 7.1-1 Certification of Interested Parties filed by
Counterclaim-Defendants Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc.,
(Martinez, David) (Entered: 10/10/2011)

10/14/2011

35

APPLICATION for attorney Christopher Terranova to Appear Pro Hac Vice
(PHV Fee of $275 receipt number 0973-9368248 paid.) filed by Defendant and
Counterclaim-Plaintiffs Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc., Edwards
Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences
Pvt, Inc., Edwards Lifesciences US Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)
(O'Hare, William) (Entered: 10/14/2011)

10/14/2011

36

Proof OF SERVICE filed by Counterclaim Plaintiffs Edwards Lifesciences
(U.S.) Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC,
Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc., re Answer to Complaint (Discovery),
Counterclaim, Answer to Complaint (Discovery), 30 Medtronic, Inc. served on
9/22/2011. (Mallgrave, Deborah) (Entered: 10/14/2011)

10/14/2011

37

Proof OF SERVICE filed by Counterclaim-Plaintiffs Edwards Lifesciences
(U.S.) Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC,
Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc., re Answer to Complaint (Discovery),
Counterclaim, Answer to Complaint (Discovery), 30 Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
served on 9/22/2011. (Mallgrave, Deborah) (Entered: 10/14/2011)

10/21/2011

38

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge James V. Selna: The hearings
originally scheduled have been rescheduled:( Scheduling Conference set for
11/21/2011 01:30 PM before Judge James V. Selna.) (twdb) (Entered:
10/21/2011)

10/21/2011

40

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: granting 35 Application to Appear Pro Hac
Vice by Attorney Christopher Teranova on behalf of Defendants Edwards
Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and Edwards
Lifesciences LLC, designating William S. O'Hare as local counsel. (lt)
(Entered: 10/25/2011)

10/24/2011

39

JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan and Case Management
Statement ; estimated length of trial 8 days, filed by Counter Defendants
Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.A.R.L., Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic
Vascular Galway Ltd., Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Plaintiffs
Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic
Vascular Galway LTD.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Martinez, David)
(Entered: 10/24/2011)

10/25/2011

41

Amended Certificate of Interested Parties identifying Edwards Lifesciences
Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences, LLC, and Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.)
Inc. and Edwards Lifesciences PVT, Inc.. (Mallgrave, Deborah) (Entered:
10/25/2011)

10/31/2011

42

MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION to Dismiss or, Alternatively,
Stay Edwards' Third Counterclaim; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in
Support Thereof 33 filed by Counter Claimants Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.)

Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards
Lifesciences Pvt, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of
Christopher Terranova, # 2 Exhibit A - I, # 3 Exhibit J - N)(Mallgrave,
Deborah) (Entered: 10/31/2011)
11/03/2011

43

ANSWER to Counterclaims filed by Plaintiffs and Counterclaim Defendants
Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.A.R.L., Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL,
Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD, Medtronic
Vascular Galway Ltd., Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc..(Martinez,
David) (Entered: 11/03/2011)

11/07/2011

44

REPLY Memorandum in Support of its Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively,
Stay Edwards' Third Counterclaim filed by Counter Defendants Medtronic CV
Luxembourg S.A.R.L., Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular
Galway Ltd., Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Plaintiffs Medtronic
CV Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular
Galway LTD. (Martinez, David) (Entered: 11/07/2011)

11/08/2011

45

STIPULATION to Continue Scheduling Conference and Oral Argument of
Motion from November 21, 2011 to December 5, 2011 Re: MOTION to
Dismiss or, Alternatively, Stay Edwards' Third Counterclaim; Memorandum of
Points and Authorities in Support Thereof 33 , Minutes of In Chambers
Order/Directive - no proceeding held, Set/Reset Hearing 38 filed by
Defendants, Counterclaim-Plaintiffs, Counter-Counterclaim-Defendant
Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards
Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc., Edwards Lifesciences US
Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(O'Hare, William) (Entered:
11/08/2011)

11/09/2011

46

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Stipulated Protective Order filed
by Defendant, Counterclaim-Plaintiff, Counter-Counterclaim-Defendant
Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards
Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc., Edwards Lifesciences US
Inc.(O'Hare, William) (Entered: 11/09/2011)

11/10/2011

47

ORDER TO CONTINUE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE AND ORAL
ARGUMENT OF MOTION by Judge James V. Selna, re Stipulation to
Continue 45 : It is hereby ordered that: The Rule 26(f) Scheduling Conference
and oral argument on Counterclaim-Defendants' October 10, 2011 Motion to
Dismiss or, Alternatively, Stay Edwards' Third Counterclaim in the abovereferenced matter, currently set for November 21, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., be
continued and set for December 5, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. (rla) (Entered:
11/10/2011)

11/23/2011

48

STATUS REPORT - JOINT STATUS UPDATE ON PROPOSED
PROTECTIVE ORDER filed by Counter Defendants Medtronic CV
Luxembourg S.A.R.L., Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular
Galway Ltd., Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Plaintiffs Medtronic
CV Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular
Galway LTD. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Joint Status Update on Proposed
Protective Order)(Martinez, David) (Entered: 11/23/2011)

11/28/2011

49

ANSWER TO THE MEDTRONIC COUNTER-COUNTERCLAIMS (Doc 43);
DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL filed by Defendant, Counterclaim-Plaintiff, and
Counter-Counterclaim-Defendant Edwards Lifesciences LLC and
Counterclaim-Plaintiff and Counter-Counterclaim-Defendant Edwards
Lifesciences PVT, Inc. Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences Pvt,
Inc..(O'Hare, William) (Entered: 11/28/2011)

12/01/2011

50

NOTICE OF MOTION AND Joint MOTION for Protective Order Dispute
filed by Plaintiffs and Counterclaim Defendants Medtronic CV Luxembourg
S.A.R.L., Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic Corevalve LLC,
Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD, Medtronic Vascular Galway Ltd.,
Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 1/24/2012
at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman. (Attachments: # 1
Declaration of Sharon E. Roberg-Perez in Support of Medtronic's Argument in
the Parties' Joint Stipulation Regarding Protective Order Dispute, # 2 Exhibits
A-G to Declaration of Sharon E. Roberg-Perez, # 3 Exhibit H to Declaration of
Sharon E. Roberg-Perez, # 4 Declaration of Christopher Terranova, # 5
Exhibits A-G to Declaration of Christopher Terranova, # 6 Exhibit H to
Declaration of Christopher Terranova, # 7 Exhibit I to Declaration of
Christopher Terranova, # 8 Exhibits J-K to Declaration of Christopher
Terranova, # 9 Proposed Order Regarding Protective Order Dispute)(Martinez,
David) (Entered: 12/01/2011)

12/01/2011

51

NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Counter Defendants Medtronic CV
Luxembourg S.A.R.L., Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular
Galway Ltd., Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Plaintiffs Medtronic
CV Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular
Galway LTD of 1) Application for an Order to File Under Seal Exhibit C to
Declaration of Christopher Terranova Submitted by Edwards re Joint
Stipulation re Protective Order Dispute; 2) [Proposed] Order Granting
Application for an Order to File Under Seal Exhibit C; and 3) Exhibit C to the
Declaration of Christopher Terranova. (Martinez, David) (Entered:
12/01/2011)

12/05/2011

52

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for date of proceedings 12/05/11 to 12/05/11 as to
Plaintiffs and Counterclaim Defendants Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.A.R.L.,
Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic
Vascular Galway LTD, Medtronic Vascular Galway Ltd., Medtronic Vascular,
Inc., Medtronic, Inc. Court Reporter Sharon Seffens. Order for: Medtronic
CoreValve LLC, Medtronic CV Luxembourg S.a.r.L., Medtronic Vascular
Galway Ltd., Medtronic, Inc., and Medtronic Vascular, Inc.. Transcript portion
requested: Pre-Trial Proceeding: 12/05/2011. Category: Expedited. 7 Day
Expedited Transcript Order due by 12/12/2011. (Martinez, David) (Entered:
12/05/2011)

12/05/2011

54

MINUTES OF Motion to Dismiss ; Motion Hearing held before Judge James
V. Selna: Cause called and counsel make their appearances. The Courts
tentativeruling is issued. Counsel make their arguments. The Court directs
defendant tofile their supplemental brief on the issues indicated not later than
December 12, 2011. Plaintiff shall file any reply not later than December 19,
2011. The above referenced motion shall stand submitted upon the filing of

plaintiffs reply. The Court vacates the scheduling conference to be reset after
ruling on the above referenced motion. taking under advisement 33 Court
Reporter: Not Present. (twdb) (Entered: 12/06/2011)
12/06/2011

53

TRANSCRIPT ORDER for date of proceedings December 5, 2011 to
December 5, 2011 as to Defendants and Counterclaim-Plaintiffs Edwards
Lifesciences Corporation and Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc.; Defendant,
Counterclaim-Plaintiff, and Counter-Counterclaim-Defendant Edwards
Lifesciences LLC; Counterclaim-Plaintiff and Counter-CounterclaimDefendant Edwards Lifesciences PVT, Inc. Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc.,
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards
Lifesciences Pvt, Inc., Edwards Lifesciences US Inc Court Reporter Sharon
Seffens. Order for: Defendants and Counterclaim-Plaintiffs Edwards
Lifesciences Corporation and Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc.; Defendant,
Counterclaim-Plaintiff, and Counter-Counterclaim-Defendant Edwards
Lifesciences LLC; Counterclaim-Plaintiff and Counter-CounterclaimDefendant Edwards Lifesciences PVT, Inc.. Transcript portion requested: PreTrial Proceeding: December 5, 2011. Category: Expedited. 7 Day Expedited
Transcript Order due by 12/13/2011. (O'Hare, William) (Entered: 12/06/2011)

12/06/2011

57

APPLICATION to FILE UNDER Seal exhibit C to declaration of Christopher
Terranova submitted by Edwards re joint stipulation regarding protective order
dispute filed by plaintiffs Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic
Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD. Motion set for hearing on
1/24/2012 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman. (twdb)
(Entered: 12/07/2011)

12/06/2011

58

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Marc L. Goldman: granting 57 Application to
Seal exhibit c to declaration of Christopher Terranova submitted by Edwards re
joint stipulation regarding protective order dispute (twdb) (Entered:
12/07/2011)

12/06/2011

63

SEALED DOCUMENT DECLARATION of Christopher Terranova (twdb)
(Entered: 12/15/2011)

12/07/2011

55

TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 12/5/2011. Court Reporter/Electronic
Court Recorder: Sharon Seffens, phone number 714-543-0870. Transcript may
be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court
Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of
Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER.
Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request
due 12/28/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/7/2012. Release of
Transcript Restriction set for 3/6/2012. (dg) (Entered: 12/07/2011)

12/07/2011

56

NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 12/5/2011 (dg)
(Entered: 12/07/2011)

12/08/2011

59

STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Supplemental Briefing on
Medtronic's Motion to Dismiss or, Alternatively, Stay Edwards' Third
Counterclaim filed by Plaintiffs and Counterclaim-Defendants Medtronic CV
Luxembourg S.A.R.L., Medtronic CV Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic
Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway LTD, Medtronic Vascular

Galway Ltd., Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1
Proposed Order)(Martinez, David) (Entered: 12/08/2011)
12/09/2011

60

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna, EXTENDING TIME FOR
SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEFING on Medtronic's Motion to Dismiss or,
Alternatively Stay Edwards' Third Counterclaim: re Stipulation 59 . IT IS
ORDERED THAT the time for Edwards to supplement its briefing following
the December 5, 2011 hearing on Medtronic's Motion to Dismiss or,
Alternatively, Stay Edwards' Third Counterclaim is extended to, and includes,
December 13, 2011. It is further ORDERED that the time for Medtronic to
reply to Edwards supplemental briefing is extended to, and includes, December
22, 2011. (rla) (Entered: 12/09/2011)

12/13/2011

61

NOTICE of Manual Filing filed by Counter Claimants Edwards Lifesciences
(U.S.) Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC,
Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc., Defendants
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards
Lifesciences US Inc of Supplemental Brief on Why the Seguin 281 and Cribier
825 Causes of Action Should Proceed in the Same Court and Exhibits O, R, T,
X, Y, and Z to the Declaration of Christopher Terranova. (Mallgrave, Deborah)
(Entered: 12/13/2011)

12/13/2011

62

SUPPLEMENT to MOTION to Dismiss or, Alternatively, Stay Edwards' Third
Counterclaim; Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support Thereof 33
Supplemental Brief on Why the Seguin 281 and Cribier 825 Causes of Action
Should Proceed in the Same Court [REDACTED] filed by Counter Claimants
Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards
Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Pvt,
Inc., Defendants Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences
LLC, Edwards Lifesciences US Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Christopher
Terranova REDACTED)(Mallgrave, Deborah) (Entered: 12/13/2011)

12/15/2011

65

APPLICATION for an Order to File Documents Under Seal; filed by
defendants and counter-claim plaintiffs Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.) Inc.,
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC. (rla) (Entered:
12/22/2011)

12/15/2011

66

ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: Granting Edwards Lifesciences Application
for an Order to File Documents Under Seal 65 (mt) (Entered: 12/22/2011)

12/15/2011

67

SEALED DOCUMENT - SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF ON WHY THE
SEGUIN '281 AND CRIBIER '825 CAUSES OF ACTION SHOULD
PROCEED IN THE SAME COURT (rla) (Entered: 12/28/2011)

12/15/2011

68

SEALED DOCUMENT DECLARATION of Christopher Terranova
(Attachments: # 1 part 2, # 2 part 3, # 3 part 4, # 4 part 5, # 5 part 6, # 6 part 7)
(twdb) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/3/2012: # 7 part 8, # 8 part 9, # 9
part 10, # 10 part 11, # 11 part 12, # 12 part 13, # 13 part 14, # 14 part 15, # 15
part 16, # 16 part 17) (twdb). (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/3/2012: #
17 part 18, # 18 part 19, # 19 part 20) (twdb). (Entered: 01/03/2012)

12/22/2011

64

MEMORANDUM in Support Of Its Motion To Dismiss Or, Alternatively, Stay
Edwards' Third Counterclaim And In Opposition To Edwards' Brief On Why

The Seguin '281 and Cribier '825 Causes of Action Should Proceed In The
Same Court filed by Counter Defendants Medtronic CV Luxembourg
S.A.R.L., Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway Ltd.,
Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Plaintiffs Medtronic CV
Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular Galway
LTD. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sharon E. Roberg-Perez)(Martinez,
David) (Entered: 12/22/2011)
01/09/2012

69

MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER by Judge James V. Selna: Order
Granting Plaintiffs and Counterclaim-Defendants Motion to Dismiss or,
Alternatively, Stay Edward Third Counterclaim 33 : (See document for
details.) Medtronic's motion is GRANTED and Edwards' third counterclaim is
transferred to the District of Delaware. The Court retains jurisdiction over the
remainder of the action. (rla) (Entered: 01/09/2012)

01/10/2012

70

TRANSMITTAL of documents re: Third Counter-Claim to the District of
Delaware. Certified documents # 30, 43, 69, and public docket mailed 1/10/12.
(rla) (Entered: 01/10/2012)

01/10/2012

71

MEMORANDUM in Support of Medtronic's Position Regarding Protective
Order Dispute (Supplemental) filed by Counter Defendants Medtronic CV
Luxembourg S.A.R.L., Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular
Galway Ltd., Medtronic Vascular, Inc., Medtronic, Inc., Plaintiffs Medtronic
CV Luxembourg SARL, Medtronic Corevalve LLC, Medtronic Vascular
Galway LTD. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Sharon E. Roberg-Perez in
Support of Medtronic's Supplemental Memorandum in Support of its Position
Regarding Protective Order Dispute)(Martinez, David) (Entered: 01/10/2012)

01/10/2012

72

SUPPLEMENT to Joint MOTION for Protective Order Dispute 50
SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF LAW REGARDING PROTECTIVE
ORDER DISPUTE filed by Counter Claimants Edwards Lifesciences (U.S.)
Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards
Lifesciences Pvt, Inc., Edwards Lifesciences Pvt, Inc., Defendants Edwards
Lifesciences Corporation, Edwards Lifesciences LLC, Edwards Lifesciences
US Inc. (Mallgrave, Deborah) (Entered: 01/10/2012)

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