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Nature of Suit Code: 830
Nature of Suit: Patent
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question

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United States District Court

Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SAN JOSE DIVISION

GILEAD SCIENCES, INC.,

Plaintiff,

v.

MERCK & CO, INC., et al.,

Defendants.

Case No. 13-cv-04057-BLF 

ORDER REGARDING BRIEFING 

DEADLINE ON MOTION FOR 

ATTORNEYS’ FEES

[Re: ECF 427]

Before the Court is the parties’ joint stipulation to extend the briefing deadline on Gilead’s 

motion for attorneys’ fees. Under the Civil Local Rules, Gilead’s motion is due June 20, Merck’s 

opposition is due July 5, and Gilead’s reply is July 12. According to the parties’ request, the 

parties seek to extend the briefing schedule because Gilead needs more time to collect supporting 

documentation. The parties propose having Gilead’s motion due on July 14, Merck’s opposition 

due on August 26, and Gilead’s reply due on September 16.

While the parties have provided a reason for extending the deadline to the file the opening 

motion, the proffered reason does not warrant a more than 3 week extension. The parties have also 

not provided any reason for extending the deadlines to file the opposition and reply briefs. 

Accordingly, the Court DENIES the parties’ stipulation. The Court will allow the parties to file 

any motions for attorneys’ fees on the same schedule as any potential post-judgment motions 

under Fed. R. Civ. P. 50(b), 52(b), and 59. Accordingly, the opening brief on any attorneys’ fees 

motion must be filed no later than 28 days after judgment was entered. Any opposition is due 14 

days after the opening brief and any reply is due 7 days after the opposition.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: June 17, 2016

 ______________________________________

BETH LABSON FREEMAN

United States District Judge

Case 5:13-cv-04057-BLF Document 429 Filed 06/17/16 Page 1 of 1