National Oilwell Varco, L.P. v. Omron Oilfield & Marine, Inc.

  1. August 31, 2015

    Oil Co. Wins $1M Attys' Fees In Drilling System Patent Suit

    A Texas federal judge on Friday granted more than $1 million in attorneys' fees to Omron Oilfield & Marine Inc. after tossing National Oilwell Varco LP's suit against it for alleged infringement of an automatic drilling system patent.

  2. February 19, 2015

    Nat'l Oilwell Varco Patent Suit Axed For Ownership 'Mess'

    A Texas federal judge on Tuesday tossed National Oilwell Varco LP's infringement suit against Omron Oilfield & Marine Inc. over an automatic drilling system patent, ruling NOV failed to sort out the "mess" it made over which corporate entity actually owned the patent.