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ToolGen Files Opposition to CVC Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 2 to Deny Priority Benefit

On May 20th, Junior Party the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Vienna; and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, "CVC") filed its Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 2 in Interference No. 106,127 (which...more

8/25/2021 / CRISPR , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Applications , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , USPTO

ToolGen Files Opposition to CVC Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 1 for Priority Benefit

On May 20th, Junior Party the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Vienna; and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, "CVC") filed its Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 1 in Interference No. 106,127 (which...more

8/18/2021 / Collateral Estoppel , CRISPR , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Applications , Patent Litigation , Patents , POSITA , Provisional Applications

CVC Files Opposition to ToolGen's Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 2

In June, Senior Party ToolGen filed its Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 2 to deny Junior Party the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Vienna; and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, "CVC") priority...more

8/16/2021 / CRISPR , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Applications , Patent Litigation , Patents , Pharmaceutical Patents , POSITA , Provisional Applications , Reduction to Practice

Broad Files Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 3 in CRISPR Interference

On May 28th, Junior Party the Broad Institute, Harvard University, and MIT (collectively, "Broad") filed its Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 3 in CRISPR Interference No. 106,126 (where ToolGen is the Senior Party). This...more

8/12/2021 / CRISPR , Genetic Materials , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , Reduction to Practice

Broad Files Contingent Preliminary Motion No. 2 in CRISPR Interference

On May 28th, Junior Party the Broad Institute, Harvard University and MIT (collectively, "Broad") filed its Contingent Preliminary Motion No. 2 in CRISPR Interference No. 106,126 (where ToolGen is the Senior Party), pursuant...more

8/9/2021 / CRISPR , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patents , Standing Orders

Broad Files Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 1 in CRISPR Interference

On May 28th, Junior Party the Broad Institute, Harvard University, and MIT (collectively, "Broad") filed its Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 1 in CRISPR Interference No. 106,126 (where ToolGen is the Senior Party). While...more

8/3/2021 / CRISPR , Genetic Materials , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , Reduction to Practice

PTAB Denies Two CVC Requests Regarding Motions

Recently, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board denied two requests by Junior Party University of California/Berkeley, the University of Vienna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier (hereinafter, "CVC") in Interference No. 106,115. In the...more

7/28/2021 / CRISPR , Information Disclosure Statement , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Applications , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents

CVC Files Responsive Preliminary Motion No. 1 Contingent on Grant of ToolGen Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 2

On June 11th, Junior Party the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Vienna; and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, "CVC") filed its Responsive Preliminary Motion No. 2 in Interference No. 106,127 to be...more

7/12/2021 / CRISPR , DNA , Genetic Materials , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patents , Reduction to Practice

CVC Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 3 To Add Claims in ToolGen Patent

On May 20th, Junior Party the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Vienna; and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, "CVC") filed its Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 3 in Interference No. 106,127 (which...more

7/9/2021 / CRISPR , DNA , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Obviousness , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , Prior Art

CVC Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 2 to Deny Priority Benefit

On May 20th, Junior Party the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Vienna; and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, "CVC") filed its Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 2 in Interference No. 106,127 (which...more

7/6/2021 / CRISPR , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , Reduction to Practice

CVC Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 1 for Priority Benefit

On May 20th, Junior Party the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Vienna; and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, "CVC") filed its Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 1 in Interference No. 106,127 (which...more

6/30/2021 / CRISPR , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , Reduction to Practice

ToolGen Files Substantive Preliminary Motion No. 2 to Deny CVC of Priority Benefit

In Interference No. 106,115 between Senior Party the Broad Institute (joined by Harvard University and MIT) and Junior Party the University of California, Berkeley; the University of Vienna; and Emmanuelle Charpentier...more

6/28/2021 / CRISPR , Patent Applications , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , POSITA , Provisional Applications

Meanwhile . . . ToolGen Files Substantive Motion No. 1 in Interference with CVC

Lest we forget, there are two other interferences proceeding before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, one of which (Interference No. 106,127) names ToolGen as Senior Party and as Junior Party the University of...more

6/23/2021 / CRISPR , Interference Proceeding , Patent Applications , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , Priority Patent Claims

Broad Opposes CVC's Motion to Exclude Evidence and CVC Files Reply

Late last month, Junior Party University of California/Berkeley, the University of Vienna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier (hereinafter, "CVC") and Senior Party The Broad Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and...more

6/16/2021 / CRISPR , Evidence , Federal Rules of Evidence , Hearsay Exceptions , Motion to Exclude , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , Reduction to Practice

CRISPR Interference Parties File Motions to Exclude Evidence and for Oral Hearing

Junior Party University of California/Berkeley, the University of Vienna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier (hereinafter, "CVC") and Senior Party The Broad Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University...more

6/10/2021 / CRISPR , Federal Rules of Evidence , Hearsay , Motion to Exclude , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents

CVC Files Reply to Broad's Opposition to CVC Motion for Misjoinder of Inventorship under 35 U.S.C. § 102(f)

Last December, Junior Party University of California/Berkeley, the University of Vienna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier (hereinafter, "CVC") filed its Substantive Motion No. 3 under 37 C.F.R. § 41.121(a)(1) asking for judgment of...more

5/28/2021 / Claim Limitations , CRISPR , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patents

CVC Files Reply to Broad's Opposition to CVC's Priority Motion

Last week, Junior Party The University of California/Berkeley, the University of Vienna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, "CVC") filed its reply to Senior Party The Broad Institute, Harvard University, and the...more

5/26/2021 / CRISPR , Expert Testimony , Genetic Materials , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents

ToolGen Files Protective Orders in CRISPR Interferences

Senior Party ToolGen Inc. has filed a protective order in each of Interference Nos. 106,126 (naming as Junior Party the Broad Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University) and 106,127 (naming as...more

4/15/2021 / CRISPR , Genetic Materials , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patents , Protective Orders

Giraffe Genome Reveals Relevant Adaptations

The giraffe is the tallest extant terrestrial animal, and its iconic long neck (6 feet) provides advantages for foraging for food and detecting predators on the veldt over long distances. As a consequence, however, the...more

4/12/2021 / Biotechnology , CRISPR , DNA , Genetic Materials , Genome Project , Life Sciences , Scientific Research

Broad Files Motion Opposing CVC Motion for Misjoinder of Inventorship under 35 U.S.C. § 102(f)

Last December, Junior Party University of California/Berkeley, the University of Vienna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier (hereinafter, "CVC") filed its Substantive Motion No. 3 under 37 C.F.R. § 41.121(a)(1) asking for judgment of...more

4/8/2021 / CRISPR , Expert Testimony , Interference Claims , Inventors , Life Sciences , Patent Invalidity , Patent Litigation , Patents

CVC Files Motion in Opposition to Broad Priority Motion

In its turn, Junior Party The University of California/Berkeley, the University of Vienna, and Emmanuelle Charpentier (collectively, "CVC") filed its motion in opposition to Senior Party The Broad Institute, Harvard...more

4/7/2021 / CRISPR , DNA , Genetic Materials , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , Reduction to Practice

Broad Files Motion in Opposition to CVC Priority Motion

Senior Party The Broad Institute, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (collectively, "Broad") filed its motion in opposition to Junior Party The University of California/Berkeley, the University...more

4/5/2021 / CRISPR , DNA , Genetic Materials , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , Reduction to Practice

CRISPR Chronicles Continue

While those interested in the outcome await the April 9th filing of motions authorized by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in Interference Nos. 106,126 (between Senior Party Toolgen...more

3/17/2021 / CRISPR , Interference Claims , Life Sciences , Patent Litigation , Patent Trial and Appeal Board , Patents , Sequestration , Standing Orders , Testimony , Witnesses

The Toolgen Interference: Broad Preliminary Motions List

Senior Party Toolgen and Junior Parties The Broad Institute, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Harvard University (collectively, "Broad") in Interference No. 106,126 and University of California/Berkeley, the...more

2/15/2021 / CRISPR , Life Sciences , Patent Applications , Patent Litigation , Patents , Provisional Applications

The Toolgen Interference: CVC Preliminary Motions List