Saffran, M.D., Ph.D., v. Johnson & Johnson et al, No. 2:07-cv-00451 (E.D. Tex. Jan. 20, 2011)

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I. INTRODUCTION Pending before the Court is Defendants ‟ Motion for Summary Judgment of No Infringment. (Dkt. No. 161.) Upon careful consideration of the parties ‟ arguments and for the reasons stated below, the Court DENIES Defendants ‟ Motion for Summary Judgment. II. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND Plaintiff Bruce N. Saffran, M.D., Ph.D. has brought the abovestyled patent infringement lawsuit against Defendants Johnson & Johnson ( “J&J ” ) and Cordis Corporation ( “Cordis ”) (collectively “Defendants ” ). Saffran asserts U.S. Patent No.