Legal Opinion
Auto-Dril, Inc. v. Nat'l Oilwell Varco, LP.
District Court, S.D. Texas
Decided April 11, 2018No. CIVIL ACTION NO. H–16–280, H–16–293PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Lee H. Rosenthal, Chief United States District Judge
This patent-infringement case involves braking and feedback technology for oil and gas drilling-control systems. Lowering pipe down an oil or gas drilling well puts pressure on the drill bit. Too much weight can damage the bit, costing time and money while it is repaired or replaced. To little weight results in slower drilling and less efficient production, both costly. To maximize efficiency and decrease costs, drillers need to put the "just right" weight on a drill bit.
Auto-Dril's U.S. Patent No. 6,994,172 (the '172 Patent) claims a system…
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