Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc. v. Genentech, Inc.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN JOSE DIVISION 7 NOVARTIS VACCINES AND Case No. 5:21-cv-04874-EJD DIAGNOSTICS, INC., et al., ORDER DENYING WITHOUT Plaintiffs, PREJUDICE ADMINISTRATIVE MOTIONS TO SEAL v. 11 GENENTECH, INC., Re: Dkt. Nos. 3, 16, 21, 28, 37, 41, 42 12 Defendant.

13 Before the Court are the parties’ requests to seal portions of Plaintiffs Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc. and Novartis Pharma AG’s (collectively, “Novartis”) original and First Amended Complaint (“FAC”), as well as Defendant Genentech, Inc.’s (“Genentech”) motions to dismiss both complaints and its supporting papers. Dkt. Nos. 3, 16, 21, 28, 37, 41, 42. For the reasons stated below, the Court DENIES without prejudice the sealing motions. I. LEGAL STANDARD “Historically, courts have recognized a ‘general right to inspect and copy public records and documents, including judicial records and documents.’” Kamakana v.…