Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. et al. vs Microspherix LLC

Termination Decision Document

Patent Owner's Request for Adverse Judgment

Patent Owner's Notice of Deposition of Dr. Robert Langer

Patent Owner's Objections to Admissibility of Evidence Filed and Served with Petitioner's Petition for Inter Partes Review

Trial Instituted Document

Scheduling Order

Petitioners' Updated Power of Attorney

Petitioners' Updated Mandatory Notices

Notice of Accord Filing Date

Patent Owner's Mandatory Notices

Patent Owner's Power of Attorney

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Power of Attorney for Petitioners