Bayer CropScience LLC et al v. Pfizer, Inc. et al
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| Judge: | Colm F Connolly |
| Case #: | 1:26-cv-00013 |
| Nature of Suit | 830 Property Rights - Patent |
| Cause | 35:1 Patent Infringement |
| Case Filed: | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Last checked: Friday Feb 20, 2026 2:43 AM EST |
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Defendant
BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH
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Defendant
BioNTech SE
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Defendant
BioNTech US, Inc.
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Defendant
Pfizer, Inc.
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Plaintiff
Bayer CropScience LLC
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Plaintiff
Monsanto Company
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Plaintiff
Monsanto Technology, LLC
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| Docket last updated: 05/21/2026 11:59 PM EDT |
| Monday, May 11, 2026 | ||
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Brief - Answering Brief in Opposition
Mon 05/11 4:41 PM
ANSWERING BRIEF in Opposition re30 Joint MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Bayer CropScience LLC, Monsanto Company, Monsanto Technology, LLC.Reply Brief due date per Local Rules is 5/18/2026.(Farnan, Kelly) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of Compliance
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| Friday, April 10, 2026 | ||
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order
SO ORDERED ~Util - Set Briefing Schedule - open,ans,reply,surreply
Fri 04/10 2:23 PM
SO ORDERED, re35 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME and [Proposed] Order for Plaintiffs to file their Answering Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss to May 11, 2026 and Defendant to file their Reply Brief to June 1, 2026, filed by Monsanto Technology, LLC, Monsanto Company, Bayer CropScience LLC. Reset Briefing Schedule: re30 Joint MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Answering Brief due 5/11/2026. Reply Brief due 6/1/2026. Signed by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 4/10/2026. (kmd) |
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motion
Stipulation to EXTEND Time
Fri 04/10 11:32 AM
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME and [Proposed] Order for Plaintiffs to file their Answering Brief in Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss to May 11, 2026 and Defendant to file their Reply Brief to June 1, 2026 to - filed by Bayer CropScience LLC, Monsanto Company, Monsanto Technology, LLC. (Farnan, Kelly) |
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| Monday, March 30, 2026 | ||
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Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1
Mon 03/30 5:56 PM
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, BioNTech SE, BioNTech US, Inc.. (Hufnal, AnnaMartina) |
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Affidavit
Mon 03/30 5:06 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Alan R. Silverstein re31 Opening Brief in Support, Word Count Certification filed by Pfizer, Inc.. (Silverstein, Alan) |
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Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1
Mon 03/30 4:55 PM
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: No Parents or Affiliates Listed filed by Pfizer, Inc.. (Silverstein, Alan) |
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Brief - Opening Brief in Support
Mon 03/30 4:54 PM
Joint OPENING BRIEF in Support re30 Joint MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Pfizer, Inc..Answering Brief/Response due date per Local Rules is 4/13/2026.(Silverstein, Alan) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1,
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Att: 2
Exhibit 2
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motion
Dismiss/Fail to State Claim
Mon 03/30 4:52 PM
Joint MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim - filed by Pfizer, Inc..(Silverstein, Alan) |
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Att: 1
Text of Proposed Order
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| Friday, March 20, 2026 | ||
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Add Attorneys - PHV only
Fri 03/20 11:32 AM
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Matthew Freimuth & Dan Constantinescu for Pfizer, 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. (slk) |
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| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | ||
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Add Attorneys - PHV only
Thu 03/12 9:56 AM
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Sara Tonnies Horton for Pfizer, 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. (slk) |
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| Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | ||
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-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 03 Attorneys Credit Card Payment
Wed 03/11 12:32 PM
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Sara Tonnies Horton, Matthew Freimuth, and Dan Constantinescu. ( re28 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Sara Tonnies Horton, Matthew Freimuth, and Dan Constantinescu )( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-4920217).(Silverstein, Alan) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 03/11 12:30 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Sara Tonnies Horton, Matthew Freimuth, and Dan Constantinescu - filed by Pfizer, Inc.. (Silverstein, Alan) |
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Stipulation to EXTEND Time
Wed 03/11 10:01 AM
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to March 30, 2026 - filed by Pfizer, Inc.. (Connolly, Arthur) |
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order
SO ORDERED ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline
Wed 03/11 10:32 AM
SO ORDERED, re27 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to answer, move or otherwise respond to the Complaint to March 30, 2026, filed by Pfizer, Inc. Reset Answer Deadlines: BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH answer due 3/30/2026; BioNTech SE answer due 3/30/2026; BioNTech US, Inc. answer due 3/30/2026; Pfizer, Inc. answer due 3/30/2026. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 3/11/2026. (kmd) |
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order
SO ORDERED
Wed 03/11 12:54 PM
SO ORDERED, re28 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Sara Tonnies Horton, Matthew Freimuth, and Dan Constantinescu, filed by Pfizer, Inc. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 3/11/2026. (kmd) |
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| Friday, February 13, 2026 | ||
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Add Attorneys - PHV only
Fri 02/13 10:48 AM
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Alexander D. Jablonski, Chase A. Cobern, Jared M. Hoggan, Lucas R. Dombroski, Michael C. Wilson, Merritt D. Westcott, Steven G. Spears for Bayer CropScience LLC, Monsanto Company, and Monsanto Technology, LLC 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. (cdd) |
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Add Attorneys - PHV only
Fri 02/13 10:54 AM
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Shelby Farrand for BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, BioNTech SE, and BioNTech US, 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. (cdd) |
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| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | ||
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Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1
Wed 02/11 4:43 PM
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliate Monsanto Company, Other Affiliate Bayer Corporation, Other Affiliate Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, Other Affiliate Bayer World Investments B.V., Other Affiliate Bayer Pharma Aktiengesellschaft, Other Affiliate Bayer Production I LLC, Other Affiliate BCS US Holding LLC, Other Affiliate KWA Investment IV LLC, Other Affiliate KWA Investment III LLC, Other Affiliate Monsanto US Treasury LLC, Other Affiliate Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc., Other Affiliate Bayer US Holding LLC, Other Affiliate Bayer CropScience Aktiengesellschaft for Monsanto Technology, LLC filed by Monsanto Technology, LLC. (Farnan, Kelly) |
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Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1
Wed 02/11 4:39 PM
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliate Bayer Corporation, Other Affiliate Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, Other Affiliate Bayer World Investments B.V., Other Affiliate Bayer Pharma Aktiengesellschaft, Other Affiliate Bayer Production I LLC, Other Affiliate BCS US Holding LLC, Other Affiliate KWA Investment IV LLC, Other Affiliate KWA Investment III LLC, Other Affiliate Monsanto US Treasury LLC, Other Affiliate Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc., Other Affiliate Bayer US Holding LLC, Other Affiliate Bayer CropScience Aktiengesellschaft for Monsanto Company filed by Monsanto Company. (Farnan, Kelly) |
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Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1
Wed 02/11 4:35 PM
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Other Affiliate Monsanto Company, Other Affiliate Bayer Corporation, Other Affiliate Bayer Cropscience Inc., Other Affiliate Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, Other Affiliate Bayer World Investments B.V., Other Affiliate Bayer Pharma Aktiengesellschaft, Other Affiliate Hornbeck Seed Company, Inc., Other Affiliate Athenix LLC, Other Affiliate Bayer CropScience Holding Inc., Other Affiliate Bayer Production I LLC, Other Affiliate BCS US LLC, Other Affiliate BCS US Holding LLC, Other Affiliate Bayer Seeds BV, Other Affiliate KWA Investment IV LLC, Other Affiliate KWA Investment III LLC, Other Affiliate Monsanto US Treasury LLC, Other Affiliate Seminis Vegetable Seeds, Inc., Other Affiliate Bayer US Holding LLC, Other Affiliate Bayer CropScience Aktiengesellschaft for Bayer CropScience LLC filed by Bayer CropScience LLC. (Farnan, Kelly) |
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-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 01 Attorney Credit Card Payment
Wed 02/11 3:34 PM
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Shelby Farrand. ( re22 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Shelby Farrand )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4898713).(Hufnal, AnnaMartina) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 02/11 3:31 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Shelby Farrand - filed by BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, BioNTech SE, BioNTech US, Inc.. (Hufnal, AnnaMartina) |
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order
SO ORDERED
Wed 02/11 3:56 PM
SO ORDERED, re22 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Shelby Farrand filed by BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, BioNTech US, Inc., BioNTech SE. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 2/11/2026. (mws) |
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| Monday, February 09, 2026 | ||
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SO ORDERED
Mon 02/09 8:19 AM
SO ORDERED, re MOTIONS for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorneys18 Rae Crisler,20 Jonathan Singer,16 Dexter Whitley, filed by BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, BioNTech US, Inc., BioNTech SE. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 2/9/2026. (kmd) |
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Add Attorneys - PHV only
Mon 02/09 12:29 PM
Pro Hac Vice Attorney Dexter Whitley, Rae Crisler & Jonathan E. Singer for BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, BioNTech SE & BioNTech US, 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. (slk) |
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| Friday, February 06, 2026 | ||
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-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 01 Attorney Credit Card Payment
Fri 02/06 6:31 PM
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Jonathan Singer. ( re20 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jonathan Singer )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4895635).(Hufnal, AnnaMartina) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 02/06 6:30 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Jonathan Singer - filed by BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, BioNTech SE, BioNTech US, Inc.. (Hufnal, AnnaMartina) |
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-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 01 Attorney Credit Card Payment
Fri 02/06 6:20 PM
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Rae Crisler. ( re18 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Rae Crisler )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4895632).(Hufnal, AnnaMartina) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 02/06 6:18 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Rae Crisler - filed by BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, BioNTech SE, BioNTech US, Inc.. (Hufnal, AnnaMartina) |
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-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 01 Attorney Credit Card Payment
Fri 02/06 6:13 PM
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Dexter Whitley. ( re16 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dexter Whitley )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4895630).(Hufnal, AnnaMartina) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Fri 02/06 6:10 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Dexter Whitley - filed by BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, BioNTech SE, BioNTech US, Inc.. (Hufnal, AnnaMartina) |
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Notice of Appearance
Fri 02/06 6:04 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by AnnaMartina Tyreus Hufnal on behalf of BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, BioNTech SE, BioNTech US, Inc. (Hufnal, AnnaMartina) |
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| Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | ||
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order
SO ORDERED ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadline
Tue 01/27 10:45 AM
SO ORDERED, re14 STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to March 16, 2026, filed by Pfizer, Inc. Reset Answer Deadlines: BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH answer due 3/16/2026; BioNTech SE answer due 3/16/2026; BioNTech US, Inc. answer due 3/16/2026; Pfizer, Inc. answer due 3/16/2026. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 1/27/2026. (kmd) |
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| Monday, January 26, 2026 | ||
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Stipulation to EXTEND Time
Mon 01/26 5:03 PM
STIPULATION TO EXTEND TIME for Defendants to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint to March 16, 2026 - filed by Pfizer, Inc.. (Silverstein, Alan) |
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| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | ||
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-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 03 Attorneys Credit Card Payment
Tue 01/20 3:45 PM
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Lucas R. Dombroski, Steven G. Spears, and Merritt D. Westcott. ( re11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael C. Wilson, Jared M. Hoggan, Chase A. Cobern, Jordan C. Strauss, Alexander D. Jablonski, Lucas R. Dombroski, Steven G. Spears, and Merritt D. Westcott )( Payment of $ 150, receipt number ADEDC-4881141).(Farnan, Kelly) |
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-District Court Pro Hac Vice Fee - 05 Attorneys Credit Card Payment
Tue 01/20 3:43 PM
Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Michael C. Wilson, Jared M. Hoggan, Chase A. Cobern, Jordan C. Strauss, and Alexander D. Jablonski. ( re11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael C. Wilson, Jared M. Hoggan, Chase A. Cobern, Jordan C. Strauss, Alexander D. Jablonski, Lucas R. Dombroski, Steven G. Spears, and Merritt D. Westcott )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4881138).(Farnan, Kelly) |
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motion
Appear Pro Hac Vice
Tue 01/20 3:40 PM
MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael C. Wilson, Jared M. Hoggan, Chase A. Cobern, Jordan C. Strauss, Alexander D. Jablonski, Lucas R. Dombroski, Steven G. Spears, and Merritt D. Westcott - filed by Bayer CropScience LLC, Monsanto Company, Monsanto Technology, LLC. (Farnan, Kelly) |
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order
SO ORDERED
Tue 01/20 3:48 PM
SO ORDERED, re11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Michael C. Wilson, Jared M. Hoggan, Chase A. Cobern, Jordan C. Strauss, Alexander D. Jablonski, Lucas R. Dombroski, Steven G. Spears, and Merritt D. Westcott filed by Monsanto Technology, LLC, Monsanto Company, Bayer CropScience LLC. Ordered by Judge Colm F. Connolly on 1/20/2026. (mws) |
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Order
Wed 01/14 8:58 AM
STANDING ORDER REGARDING BRIEFING IN ALL CASES (mws) |
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Case Assigned/Reassigned
Wed 01/14 7:56 AM
Case Assigned to Judge Colm F. Connolly. Please include the initials of the Judge (CFC) after the case number on all documents filed. Associated Cases: 1:26-cv-00012-UNA, 1:26-cv-00013-UNA (alb) |
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Return of Service Executed
Wed 01/07 3:49 PM
Return of Service Executed by Bayer CropScience LLC, Monsanto Company, Monsanto Technology, LLC. BioNTech US, Inc. served on 1/7/2026, answer due 1/28/2026. (Farnan, Kelly) |
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Return of Service Executed
Wed 01/07 3:48 PM
Return of Service Executed by Bayer CropScience LLC, Monsanto Company, Monsanto Technology, LLC. Pfizer, Inc. served on 1/7/2026, answer due 1/28/2026. (Farnan, Kelly) |
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- CORRECTING ENTRY
Wed 01/07 10:26 AM
CORRECTING ENTRY: D.I.1 -2 Replaced with correct Document. (oam) |
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| Tuesday, January 06, 2026 | ||
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Summons Issued
Tue 01/06 4:20 PM
Summons Issued as to BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH on 1/6/2026; BioNTech SE on 1/6/2026; BioNTech US, Inc. on 1/6/2026; Pfizer, Inc. on 1/6/2026.(scs) |
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Att: 1
Summons Issued,
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Summons Issued,
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Att: 3
Summons Issued
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Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1
Tue 01/06 4:18 PM
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Monsanto Company and Other Affiliate Bayer AG for Monsanto Technology, LLC, filed by Monsanto Technology, LLC. (scs) |
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Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1
Tue 01/06 4:16 PM
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Bayer AG for Monsanto Company filed by Monsanto Company. (scs) |
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Disclosure Statement - Rule 7.1
Tue 01/06 4:14 PM
Disclosure Statement pursuant to Rule 7.1: identifying Corporate Parent Bayer AG for Bayer CropScience LLC filed by Bayer CropScience LLC. (scs) |
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Patent/Trademark Report to Commissioner of Patents
Tue 01/06 4:12 PM
Report to the Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks for Patent/Trademark Number(s) US 7,741,118 B1. (scs) |
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Magistrate Consent Forms
Tue 01/06 4:11 PM
Notice, Consent and Referral forms re: U.S. Magistrate Judge jurisdiction. (scs) |
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Complaint
Tue 01/06 4:10 PM
COMPLAINT for Patent Infringement with Jury Demand against BioNTech Manufacturing GmbH, BioNTech SE, BioNTech US, Inc., and Pfizer, Inc. (Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ADEDC-4870899) - filed by Bayer CropScience LLC, Monsanto Company, and Monsanto Technology, LLC.(scs) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A,
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Att: 2
Civil Cover Sheet
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