Lane-Wells Co. v. Schlumberger Well Surveying Corp.

MOORE, P.J.—

We have here for decision whether the findings of the court are supported by the evidence; i. e. whether the licensor complied with its agreement whereby it might fix the minimum net prices to be charged by the licensee in using certain patented methods for logging oil wells.

Respondent, as owner of patented “systems and methods” for electrical logging of oil wells, was at all times herein mentioned, and had been, engaged in doing electrical logging by use of its patented methods some years prior to the contract with appellant. , By an unambiguous writing dated April 2, 1938, it…