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Oxford Gene Tech Ltd v. Affymetrix Inc.

Date: 11-09-2000

Case Number: 99-cv-348

Judge: Joseph J. Farnan, Jr.

Court: United States District Court for the District of Delaware

Plaintiff's Attorney: Richard K. Herrmann of Blank, Rome, Comisky & McCauley, Wilmington, Delaware

Defendant's Attorney: Jack B. Blumenfeld of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnel, Wilimington, Delaware

Description:

Patent Infringement Claim relating to Oxford Gene Technology's patent for a process that allows simpler and speedier analysis of genetic material. Dr. Edwin Southern developed the process which Oxford received a patent which it claimed Affymetrix infringed.

Outcome:

Jury verdict for plaintiff finding that defendant infringed.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Another trial dealing with Affymetrix's claim that the Oxford patent is invalid is forthcoming before Judge Farnan.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Oxford Gene Tech Ltd v. Affymetrix Inc.?

The outcome was: Jury verdict for plaintiff finding that defendant infringed.

Which court heard Oxford Gene Tech Ltd v. Affymetrix Inc.?

This case was heard in United States District Court for the District of Delaware, DE. The presiding judge was Joseph J. Farnan, Jr..

Who were the attorneys in Oxford Gene Tech Ltd v. Affymetrix Inc.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Richard K. Herrmann of Blank, Rome, Comisky & McCauley, Wilmington, Delaware. Defendant's attorney: Jack B. Blumenfeld of Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnel, Wilimington, Delaware.

When was Oxford Gene Tech Ltd v. Affymetrix Inc. decided?

This case was decided on November 9, 2000.