Patent opinions from the Eastern District of Texas and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

E.D. Tex.

Allergan, Inc. v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. et al, No. 2:15-cv-01455 (E.D. Tex. Jan. 12, 2017)

Denied
Court
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division
Case No.
No. 2:15-cv-01455, Dkt. No. 250
Decided
January 12, 2017
Judge
William C. Bryson, Circuit Judge (sitting by designation)
Document
Memorandum Opinion and Order
Length
16 pages

From the Opinion

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B efore the Court is the motion of defendant Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., (“Teva”) to amend its answer and counterclaims to raise the issues of inequitable conduct and unclean hands. Dkt. No. 189. The motion was briefed by the parties and argued during a telephonic hearing conducted on January 11, 2017. The Court DENIES the motion. BACKGROUND This case was filed on August 15, 2015. Dkt. No. 1. Teva filed its original answer and counterclaims on October 26, 2015. Dkt. No. 40.