Johnson Matthey Inc. v. Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc., No. 2:07-cv-00260 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 25, 2008)

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1. Introduction In this patent infringement case, the plaintiff, Johnson Matthey Inc. (“Johnson Matthey”), seeks damages for infringement of United States Patent No. 6,096,760 (“ the ‘760 patent”). The defendants are Noven Phar maceuticals, Inc. (“Noven”), Shire US, I nc. (“Shire US”), a nd Shire Pharmaceuticals Ireland Limited (“Shire Ireland”). The defendants have filed motions to transfer venue, c ontending tha t th e c ase sh ould b e transferred to the Ea stern Di strict of Pe nnsylvania (##24,25).