Cyntegra, Inc. v. Idexx Laboratories, Inc.

Proceedings: In Chambers Order GRANTING Defendant’s Motion for Summary Judgment

Presently pending before the Court is Defendant Idexx Laboratories, Inc.’s (“Idexx” or “Defendant”) Motion for Summary Judgment. After considering the parties’ papers and oral argument at the hearing" on October 22, 2007, the Court GRANTS Defendant’s Motion.

1. BACKGROUND

Defendant develops and sells a variety of products used by veterinarians to diagnose and treat illnesses in companion animals, including analyzers used to test specimens in-clinic, pharmaceuticals and reference laboratory services. (Defendant’s Statement of Undisputed Facts, “UF,” UF, ¶¶ 2, 4-6.) Defendant’s in-clinic rapid assay tests, or SNAP® tests, allow veterinarians to test the animals and receive results while the animals and their owners are present at the appointment. (UF, ¶¶ 5-7.) Defendant also offers diagnostic services through Idexx Reference Laboratories, a worldwide network of laboratories. (UF, ¶ 8.) These laboratories send collection kits directly to veterinarians, who collect samples and submit them back to Defendant for analyses. (UF, ¶¶ 10-11.)

Plaintiff Cyntegra, Inc. (“Cyntegra”) claims it has developed…