Schlumberger patent case News

Supreme Court Expands Patent Owners’ Recovery of Foreign-Based Damages

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that companies can recover profits lost because of the unauthorized use of their patented technology abroad in a victory for Schlumberger NV, the world’s largest oilfield services provider. The 7-2 decision overturned a …

Supreme Court Appears Divided Over Foreign-Based Patent Damages

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday appeared divided over whether to make it easier for companies to recoup profits lost due to the unauthorized use of their patented technology overseas in a dispute involving Schlumberger NV, the world’s largest oilfield …

Supreme Court Agrees to Weigh Damages for Overseas Patent Infringement

The U.S. Supreme Court last Friday agreed to review a bid by Schlumberger NV, the world’s largest oilfield services provider, to allow companies to recoup profits lost due to patent infringement when patented technology is used overseas. The case involves …