Atlas IP, LLC v. Biotronik, Inc.

Filing 61

ORDER on MOTION to STRIKE INFRINGEMENT CONTENTIONS. Denying 53 Motion to Strike ; Granting in part and denying in part 60 Motion to Stay.(Plaintiff Atlas shall file an Amended Complaint by 9/3/2014 that is consistent with the Revised Infringement Contentions. -Revised Joint Proposed Pretrial Schedule due by noon on 9/4/2014). **See Order for further details** Signed by Judge Patricia A. Seitz on 8/28/2014. (gp)

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