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National Oilwell Varco, L.P. v. Pason Systems USA DC CAFC
- 1:03-cv-02579
- D. Colo.
- Judge: Richard P. Matsch
- Filed: 12/22/2003
- Closed: 06/18/2012
- Latest Docket Entry: 10/25/2013
- PACER
- Docket updated daily
4
Plaintiffs
1
Defendant
1
Accused
Product
1
Patent-in-Suit
3,102
Days in
Litigation
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National Oilwell Varco, L.P. v. Pason Systems USA DC CAFC
- 1:03-cv-02579
- D. Colo.
- Judge: Richard P. Matsch
- Filed: 12/22/2003
- Closed: 06/18/2012
- Latest Docket Entry: 10/25/2013
- PACER
- Docket updated daily
Market Sector
Energy
Court
Assigned Judge
Outcome Summary
- Patent Information
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Validity & Enforceability
Claim # | Claim Text | Outcome |
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1 |
An automatic drilling system for automatically regulating the release of the drill string of a drilling rig during the drilling of a borehole, comprising: a drilling fluid pressure sensor; a drilling fluid pressure regulator coupled to said
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Valid
Entry 235 |
11 |
A method for automatically regulating the release of the drill string of a drilling rig drill, comprising the steps of: measuring drilling fluid pressure; producing a signal in response to changes in drilling fluid pressure, said signal
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Valid
Entry 235 |
14 |
A method for automatically regulating the release of the drill string of a drilling rig drill, comprising the steps of: measuring drilling fluid pressure and bit weight; producing a first signal in response to changes in drilling fluid pressure,
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Valid
Entry 235 |
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Infringement
Pason Systems USA Corporation
- 1 Detail
Accused Product | Patent # | Claim # | Outcome |
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AutoDriller systemDrilling system | US 5,474,142 A |
1, 11, 14
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Willful infringement
Entry 257Entry 349 Entry 235 |
Accused Product | Patent # | Claim # | Outcome |
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US 5,474,142 A |
14
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Infringement
Entry 348
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Damages
Total Damages:
$60,817,672.00Other Costs:
$6,653,872.00Dockets:
- Lost Profits: $17,856,823.00
- Compensatory Damages: $42,960,849.00
- Pre Judgment Interest: $6,653,872.00