Promega post-trial brief and finding of fact documents from both parties filed with Court. Fraud trial concludes. Inventor David Gelfand and key others to testify on intent to defraud US Patent Office in obtaining Taq patent. Late document production by Roche reveals information strengthening Promega case. Promega files motion for sanctions due to enormity of the number of documents and length of time withheld by Roche.
Court enters Order moving inequitable conduct trial to a date yet to be determined.
May-1998 Court orders Roche to produce evidence they have withheld. Roche produces approximately 200 boxes containing over 46,000 relevant documents, many of which directly strengthen the fraud case. At the request of the parties, Judge Walker revises the supplemental briefing schedule. Promega agrees to a reschedule of the November 15 hearing to December 13. Roche contacts Promega, saying Court has agreed to move the next hearing to a date agreed to by the parties.