| ~~~Date~~~  | ~~~~~~~Proceedings  and  Orders~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 
| Mar 29 2013 | 
Application (12A938) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from April 11, 2013 to May 10, 2013, submitted to The Chief Justice. | 
| Apr 4 2013 | 
Application (12A938) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until May 10, 2013. | 
| May 10 2013 | 
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due June 12, 2013)  | 
| May 28 2013 | 
Order extending time to file response to petition to and including July 12, 2013.  | 
| Jul 12 2013 | 
Brief of respondents Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc., et al. in opposition filed.  | 
| Jul 30 2013 | 
Reply of petitioner U. S. ex rel. Noah Nathan filed.  | 
| Jul 31 2013 | 
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of September 30, 2013. | 
| Oct 7 2013 | 
The Solicitor General is invited to file a brief in this case expressing the views of the United States.   | 
| Feb 25 2014 | 
Brief amicus curiae of United States filed.  | 
| Mar 12 2014 | 
DISTRIBUTED for Conference of March 28, 2014. | 
| Mar 12 2014 | 
Supplemental brief of petitioner U. S. ex rel. Noah Nathan filed.  (Distributed) | 
| Mar 31 2014 | 
Petition DENIED.  |