United States Federal Circuit
RILES v. SHELL EXPLORATION & PROD. CO., 01-1553/69
Evidence did not establish literal infringement of a patent relating to construction and installation of fixed offshore platforms for oil drilling, but established infringement under the doctrine of equivalents. Damage award was excessive and unsupported by evidence.
Appellate Information
- Decided 07/31/2002
- Published 07/31/2002
Judges
Court
- United States Federal Circuit