WesternGeco LLC v. ION Geophysical Corp.
Petition granted, judgment vacated and case remanded for further consideration in light of Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc. on June 20, 2016
| Docket No. | Argument | Opinion | Vote | Author | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-1085 | Not Argued | Jun 22, 2018 | N/A | Thomas | OT 2017 |
Issue: (1) Whether the court of appeals erred in holding that damages based on a patentee"s so-called "foreign lost profits" are categorically unavailable in cases of patent infringement under 35 U.S.C. § 271(f); and (2) whether the Court should hold this petition for Halo and Stryker.
| Date | Proceedings and Orders |
|---|---|
| 01/14/2016 | Application (15A736) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from January 28, 2016 to February 26, 2016, submitted to The Chief Justice. |
| 01/15/2016 | Application (15A736) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until February 26, 2016. |
| 02/26/2016 | Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due March 28, 2016) |
| 03/21/2016 | Order extending time to file response to petition to and including April 27, 2016. |
| 04/27/2016 | Brief of respondent ION Geophysical Corporation in opposition filed. |
| 05/16/2016 | Reply of petitioner WesternGeco LLC filed. |
| 05/17/2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 2, 2016. |
| 06/13/2016 | DISTRIBUTED for Conference of June 16, 2016. |
| 06/20/2016 | Petition GRANTED. Judgment VACATED and case REMANDED for further consideration in light of Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc., 579 U. S. ___ (2016). Justice Alito took no part in the consideration or decision of this petition. |
| 07/22/2016 | JUDGMENT ISSUED |