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1037-00004 · Solstice Biomedical Devices Ltd · Closing
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[sheet: Invoice Summary]

FieldValue
FirmCalderwood & Harkness LLP
Firm Address1201 Market Street, Suite 2500, Wilmington, DE 19801
Main Office299 Park Avenue, 35th Floor, New York, NY 10171
Invoice Date2025-07-02
Invoice NumberINV-10294-0017-FINAL
Matter Number10294.0017
Matter DescriptionSolstice Biomedical Devices Ltd. — Patent Infringement Defense — Apex Surgical Innovations, Inc. v. Solstice Biomedical, Inc., Case No. 1:24-cv-00587-RGA (D. Del.)
ClientSolstice Biomedical Devices Ltd.
Client AddressUnit 14, Clonskeagh Business Park, Clonskeagh Road, Dublin 14, D14 YF28, Ireland
U.S. Operating SubsidiarySolstice Biomedical, Inc. (EIN: 84-3291056), 3800 Concord Pike, Suite 410, Wilmington, DE 19803
AttentionEamon Rourke, General Counsel
Responsible PartnerMarcus Delgado
Billing PartnerCatherine Bloom
Engagement Letter Date2024-05-10
Billing Period2024-05-09 through 2025-07-02 (Final)
CourtU.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Case Number1:24-cv-00587-RGA
Opposing PartyApex Surgical Innovations, Inc.
Opposing CounselHargrove, Tate & Bennington LLP (Victoria Stanton)
Matter StatusSettled — Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice filed 2025-07-01

FINANCIAL SUMMARY

Total Attorney Fees$2,611,480.00
Total Costs & Disbursements$235,839.42
Grand Total (Fees + Costs)$2,847,319.42
Insurance CarrierHalcyon Specialty Insurance Co.
Policy NumberHSI-IP-2023-04891
Self-Insured Retention (SIR)$250,000.00
Insurance Reimbursement Applied$2,597,319.42
Remaining Client Balance (SIR)$250,000.00
Amount Due from Client$250,000.00
Payment TermsNet 30 days

[sheet: Attorney Fees Detail]

TimekeeperTitle / RoleBilling Rate ($/hr)Total HoursTotal Fees
Marcus DelgadoResponsible Partner, intellectual Property$1,250.00412.0$515,000.00
Catherine BloomBilling Partner, intellectual Property$1,250.00186.5$233,125.00
Christy BauerLead Associate, intellectual Property$875.001124.8$984,200.00
Peter VassilievWorking Associate, intellectual Property$725.001213.0$879,155.00
TOTAL2936.3$2,611,480.00

[sheet: Costs & Disbursements Detail]

CategoryVendor / PayeeDescriptionAmount
Expert FeesDr. Miriam Ostrowski (Halford University)Technical expert — invalidity and claim construction ($750/hr)$127,500.00
Expert FeesPinnacle Economics Group LLC (Dr. Elena Marchetti)Damages expert — Georgia-Pacific analysis ($850/hr)$89,250.00
Expert Fees Subtotal$216,750.00
E-discoveryDataVault Litigation Solutions, LLCESI processing, TAR workflow, hosting — 1.2 TB / 312,000 documents$141,200.00
E-discovery Subtotal$141,200.00
Court Reporter FeesVariousDeposition transcripts and hearing transcripts$18,425.00
Court Reporter Fees Subtotal$18,425.00
Court Filing FeesU.S. District Court, District of DelawareFiling fees — answer, motions, and related filings$2,840.00
Court Filing Fees Subtotal$2,840.00
Travel ExpensesVariousAttorney travel — Wilmington, DE hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings$14,650.42
Travel Expenses Subtotal$14,650.42
Mediation / ADR FeesAmberstone ADR ServicesMediation session — Hon. Margaret Forsythe (Ret.) — 2025-03-17$8,500.00
Mediation / ADR Fees Subtotal$8,500.00
Outside Copying / PrintingVariousDocument reproduction for court filings and expert binders$3,974.00
Outside Copying / Printing Subtotal$3,974.00
Research ServicesVariousLegal research databases and patent search tools$7,500.00
Research Services Subtotal$7,500.00
MiscellaneousVariousPostage, courier, and other miscellaneous disbursements$22,000.00
Miscellaneous Subtotal$22,000.00
GRAND TOTAL — COSTS & DISBURSEMENTS$235,839.42

[sheet: Insurance Reconciliation]

Line ItemAmountNotes
Total Attorney Fees Billed$2,611,480.00Calderwood & Harkness LLP — Matter 10294.0017
Total Costs & Disbursements Billed$235,839.42Expert fees, e-discovery, court costs, travel, etc.
Grand Total Billed$2,847,319.42Fees + Costs
Insurance PolicyHalcyon Specialty Insurance Co. — Policy No. HSI-IP-2023-04891
Coverage TypePatent infringement defense costs
Per-Occurrence Limit$5,000,000.00
Aggregate Limit$10,000,000.00
Self-Insured Retention (SIR)$250,000.00Client's deductible obligation
Claims AdjusterSandra Keene, Halcyon Specialty Insurance Co.
Amount Covered by Insurance$2,597,319.42Grand Total ($2,847,319.42) less SIR ($250,000.00)
Amount Borne by Client (SIR)$250,000.00Self-insured retention — client responsibility
Remaining Per-Occurrence Capacity$2,402,680.58$5,000,000.00 − $2,597,319.42
Settlement Payment (Lump Sum)$8,750,000.00NOT covered by insurance — borne entirely by Solstice
Running Royalty ObligationsOngoing3.75% of Net Sales; NOT covered by insurance
Net Amount Due from Client$250,000.00Self-insured retention — payable to Calderwood & Harkness LLP

[sheet: Fee Phasing Summary]

PhasePeriodAttorney FeesCosts & DisbursementsPhase Total
Engagement, Case Assessment & PleadingsMay 2024 – Jul 2024$285,750.00$4,210.00$289,960.00
Fact discovery (Including E-discovery)Jul 2024 – Dec 2024$768,400.00$162,340.00$930,740.00
Claim Construction (Markman)Oct 2024 – Dec 2024$312,180.00$6,850.00$319,030.00
Expert discoveryJan 2025 – Mar 2025$524,600.00$42,175.42$566,775.42
Motions Practice (Summary Judgment)Mar 2025 – May 2025$378,300.00$8,764.00$387,064.00
Mediation & Settlement NegotiationsMar 2025 – Jun 2025$298,250.00$10,500.00$308,750.00
Settlement Documentation & ClosingJun 2025 – Jul 2025$44,000.00$1,000.00$45,000.00
TOTALMay 2024 – Jul 2025$2,611,480.00$235,839.42$2,847,319.42

[sheet: Third-Party Vendor Summary]

Vendor / ExpertRoleEngagement ScopeTotal InvoicedNotes
Dr. Miriam Ostrowski (Halford University)Technical Expert — Invalidity / Claim ConstructionExpert report, rebuttal report, deposition preparation$127,500.00$750/hr; retained 2024-08-20
Pinnacle Economics Group LLC (Dr. Elena Marchetti)Damages ExpertGeorgia-Pacific reasonable royalty analysis, rebuttal$89,250.00$850/hr; retained 2024-11-15
DataVault Litigation Solutions, LLCE-discovery VendorESI processing (1.2 TB), TAR workflow, document hosting, 312,000 docs reviewed$141,200.00Philadelphia, PA
Amberstone ADR ServicesMediation ProviderMediation session — Hon. Margaret Forsythe (Ret.) — 2025-03-17$8,500.00Wilmington, DE; mediation unsuccessful
Kendrick & Lau LLPPatent Prosecution Counsel (Separate Engagement)Prior art search, prosecution history review, FTO analysis$184,500.00Billed separately; not included in C&H totals
Ridgeline IP Analytics LLC (Dr. Arthur Gaines)Patent Valuation ConsultantConfidential patent portfolio valuation for settlement negotiationsBilled separatelyMcLean, VA; not included in C&H totals
TOTAL (Included in C&H Matter 10294.0017)$366,450.00Excludes Kendrick & Lau and Ridgeline (billed separately)