Genetic Veterinary Sciences, Inc. v. Canine EIC Genetics, LLC

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT

JOHN R. TUNHEIM, District Judge.

Canine Exercise-Induced Collapse causes dogs to lose control of their legs after strenuous exercise. Defendant Canine EIC Genetics (“Canine EIC”) discovered a genetic mutation in dogs that is tied to EIC. Canine EIC subsequently secured a patent (“the '297 Patent”) that identifies this mutation and lists eight claims, all of which describe slightly different methods for detecting whether a dog has the mutation and therefore has EIC. Plaintiff Genetic Veterinary Science, doing…