Grant Prideco, Inc. et al v. Schlumberger Technology Corporation et al
| ReedHycalog UK, LTD. and ReedHycalog, LP |
| Smith International, Inc., Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Varel International Energy Services, Inc. and Varel International Industries, L.P. |
| Grant Prideco, Inc. and National Oilwell Varco, LP |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation |
| 4:2023cv00730 |
| February 27, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of Texas |
| Andrew S Hanen |
| Patent |
| 35 U.S.C. § 271 Patent Infringement |
| None |
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| Filing 77 RESPONSE to #76 REQUEST for pre-motion conference , filed by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., Varel International Energy Services, Inc., Varel International Industries, L.P.. (Kane, Ryan) |
| Filing 76 REQUEST for pre-motion conference, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Susman, Harry) |
| Filing 75 First AMENDED ANSWER to, COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs by Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, filed. (LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 74 Second AMENDED ANSWER to, COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs by Smith International, Inc., Schlumberger Technology Corporation, filed. (LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 73 Amended CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed.(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 72 Amended CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, filed.(LoCascio, Gregg) |
Filing 71
ORDER granting #69 Motion for Greg Polins to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here.(Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified.(JoanDavenport, 4)
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| Filing 70 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Greg Polins (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-30357775) by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. Motion Docket Date 9/5/2023. (Polins, Greg) |
| Filing 69 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Greg Polins (Fee Paid: $100, receipt number ATXSDC-30357711) by Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 9/5/2023. (Polins, Greg) |
| Filing 68 RESPONSE to #65 Opposed REQUEST for pre-motion conference , filed by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., Varel International Energy Services, Inc., Varel International Industries, L.P.. (Kane, Ryan) |
| Filing 67 Notice of Filing of Official Transcript as to #66 Transcript. Party notified, filed. (DarleneHansen, 4) |
| Filing 66 TRANSCRIPT re: initial conference held on 6/7/23 before Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon. Court Reporter/Transcriber Veritext. Ordering Party Celina Moo Penn Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/14/2023., filed. (VeritextLegalSolutions, ) |
| Filing 65 Opposed REQUEST for pre-motion conference, filed.(Susman, Harry) |
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Filing 64
PROTECTIVE ORDER (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon) Parties notified.(ShannonJones, 4)
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| Filing 63 AO 435 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Schlumberger Technology Corporation/Ryan Kane for Transcript of Initial Conference on 06/07/2023 before Magistrate Judge Sam S. Sheldon. 3-Day turnaround requested. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Veritext Legal Solutions, filed. (Kane, Ryan) Electronically forwarded to Veritext Legal Solutions on 06/13/2023. Estimated date of completion: 06/16/2023. Modified on 6/13/2023 (DMcKinnieRichardson, 4). |
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Filing 62
SCHEDULING ORDER. ETT: Plaintiff=10 to 12 days (jury) and Defendant=4 days per Defendant group (jury). Amended Pleadings due by 9/6/2023. Joinder of Parties due by 6/21/2023 Pltf Expert Witness List due by 5/31/2024. Pltf Expert Report due by 5/31/2024. Deft Expert Witness List due by 6/28/2024. Deft Expert Report due by 6/28/2024. Discovery due by 5/15/2024. Dispositive Motion Filing due by 8/21/2024. Non-Dispositive Motion Filing due by 8/21/2024. Responses due by 9/11/2024. Joint Pretrial Order due by 2/17/2025. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/17/2025 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 9D before Judge Andrew S Hanen Jury Trial set for 3/31/2025 at 09:00 AM in Courtroom 9D before Judge Andrew S Hanen(Signed by Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon) Parties notified.(ShannonJones, 4) (Main Document 62 replaced on 6/7/2023) (ShannonJones, 4).
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Filing 61
MINUTE ENTRY ORDER: The Court conducted the Initial Conference and entered a Scheduling Order. The Court GRANTED the parties proposed Protective Order. Appearances: Harry Paul Susman, Armando Lozano, III, Patrick Kevin Leyendecker, Garrett Scott Brawley, Gregg F LoCascio, Ryan Patrick Kane, Kelly D Stephens, Matthew C Juren. Ct Reporter: ERO. Digital Number: 10:37-10:43AM.(Signed by Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon) Parties notified.(ShannonJones, 4)
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| Filing 60 INITIAL DISCLOSURES by Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP, filed.(Leyendecker, Patrick) |
| Filing 59 SURREPLY to #32 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Remand, filed by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., Varel International Energy Services, Inc., Varel International Industries, L.P., (JoanDavenport, 4) |
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Filing 58
ORDER granting #56 Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss and Remand.(Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified.(JoanDavenport, 4)
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| Filing 57 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Defendants' Proposed Scheduling Order, #2 Exhibit 2 - Plaintiffs' Proposed Scheduling Order, #3 Exhibit 3 - Parties' Proposed Protective Order)(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 56 MOTION for Leave to File Defendants' Joint Sur-Reply to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss and Remand by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., Varel International Energy Services, Inc., Varel International Industries, L.P., filed. Motion Docket Date 6/13/2023. (Attachments: #1 Defendants' Joint Sur-Reply to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss and Remand (Dkt. 33), #2 Exhibit 12, #3 Exhibit 13, #4 Exhibit 14, #5 Exhibit 15, #6 Exhibit 16, #7 Proposed Order)(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 55 Corrected REPLY in Support of #33 SEALED MOTION TO DIMISS AND REMAND, filed by Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit R, #2 Exhibit S, #3 Exhibit T, #4 Exhibit U, #5 Exhibit V, #6 Exhibit W, #7 Exhibit X, #8 Exhibit Y, #9 Exhibit Z, #10 Exhibit AA, #11 Exhibit BB, #12 Exhibit CC)(Leyendecker, Patrick) |
| Filing 54 SEALED EXHIBITS re: #53 Reply in Support of Motion, by Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit P, #2 Exhibit Q) (Leyendecker, Patrick) |
| Filing 53 REPLY in Support of #33 SEALED MOTION TO DIMISS AND REMAND, filed by Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit R, #2 Exhibit S, #3 Exhibit T, #4 Exhibit U, #5 Exhibit V, #6 Exhibit W, #7 Exhibit X, #8 Exhibit Y, #9 Exhibit Z, #10 Exhibit AA, #11 Exhibit BB, #12 Exhibit CC)(Leyendecker, Patrick) |
| Filing 52 NOTICE of Appearance by Armando Lozano on behalf of Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP, filed. (Lozano, Armando) |
| Filing 51 NOTICE of Appearance by Harry Susman on behalf of Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP, filed. (Susman, Harry) |
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Filing 50
ORDER granting re: #49 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file Reply to Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motions to Dismiss and Remand. Response deadline set for May 15, 2023..(Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified.(JoanDavenport, 4)
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| Filing 49 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to file Reply to Defendants' Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motions to Dismiss and Remand by Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP, filed. Motion Docket Date 5/24/2023. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Leyendecker, Patrick) |
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Filing 48
ORDER granting #44 Motion to Seal.(Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified.(jdav, 4)
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Filing 47
ORDER granting #41 Motion to Seal.(Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified.(jdav, 4)
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Filing 46
ORDER granting #39 Motion to Seal.(Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified.(jdav, 4)
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| Filing 45 SEALED RESPONSE re: #33 SEALED MOTION TO DIMISS AND REMAND by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Proposed Order) (LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 44 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Defendant Ulterra's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss and Remand by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. Motion Docket Date 5/17/2023. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 43 RESPONSE in Opposition to #33 SEALED MOTION TO DIMISS AND REMAND, filed by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Proposed Order)(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 42 SEALED RESPONSE re: #33 SEALED MOTION TO DIMISS AND REMAND by Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Proposed Order) (LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 41 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Defendants Schlumberger and Smith's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss and Remand by Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 5/17/2023. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 40 RESPONSE to #33 SEALED MOTION TO DIMISS AND REMAND filed by Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Proposed Order)(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 39 Unopposed MOTION to Seal Doc 38 Varel's Response in Opposition by Varel International Energy Services, Inc., Varel International Industries, L.P., filed. Motion Docket Date 5/17/2023. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Stephens, Kelly) |
| Filing 38 SEALED RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION re: #33 SEALED MOTION TO DIMISS AND REMAND, #32 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Remand by Varel International Energy Services, Inc., Varel International Industries, L.P., filed. (Stephens, Kelly) |
| Filing 37 RESPONSE in Opposition to #33 SEALED MOTION TO DIMISS AND REMAND, #32 MOTION to Dismiss MOTION to Remand, filed by Varel International Energy Services, Inc., Varel International Industries, L.P.. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Appendix of Cases, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Stephens, Kelly) |
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Filing 36
ORDER granting re: #35 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responses to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss and Remand.. Response deadline is extended to April 26, 2023. (Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified.(jdav, 4)
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| Filing 35 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Responses to Plaintiffs' Motion to Dismiss and Remand by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. Motion Docket Date 4/25/2023. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 34 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File File Under Seal, Unopposed MOTION to Seal Motion and Exhibits( Motion Docket Date 4/19/2023.) by Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP, filed. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Leyendecker, Patrick) |
| Filing 33 SEALED MOTION TO DIMISS AND REMAND by Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit B, #2 Exhibit C, #3 Exhibit D, #4 Exhibit E) (Leyendecker, Patrick) |
| Filing 32 MOTION to Dismiss ( Motion Docket Date 4/19/2023.), MOTION to Remand by Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP, filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit F, #3 Exhibit G, #4 Exhibit H, #5 Exhibit I, #6 Exhibit J, #7 Exhibit K, #8 Exhibit L, #9 Exhibit M, #10 Exhibit N, #11 Exhibit O, #12 Proposed Order)(Leyendecker, Patrick) |
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Filing 31
ORDER GRANTING #30 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time To file Responsive Pleadings. Plaintiffs' deadline to file responsive pleadings to Defendants' pleadings is March 29, 2023. (Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified. (RachelWillborg, 4)
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| Filing 30 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time To file Responsive Pleadings by Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP, filed. Motion Docket Date 4/11/2023. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Leyendecker, Patrick) |
| Filing 29 First AMENDED ANSWER to, COUNTERCLAIM against All Plaintiffs by Smith International, Inc., Schlumberger Technology Corporation, filed. (LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 28 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed.(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 27 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PARTIES by Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed.(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 26 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Grant Prideco, Inc., National Oilwell Varco, LP, ReedHycalog UK, LTD., ReedHycalog, LP, filed.(Leyendecker, Patrick) |
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Filing 25
ORDER granting #23 Motion for Tera Jo Stone to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here; granting #24 Motion for Tera Jo Stone to Appear Pro Hac Vice Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here.(Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified.(jdav, 4)
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| Filing 24 MOTION for Tera Jo Stone to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. Motion Docket Date 3/28/2023. (Stone, Tera) |
| Filing 23 MOTION for Tera Jo Stone to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 3/28/2023. (Stone, Tera) |
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Filing 22
ORDER granting #19 Motion for Christopher T. Ilardi to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Schlumber Technology Corporation and Smith International, Inc. Note: Instructions to request Texas Southern CM/ECF registration through PACER are found #here.(Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified.(jdav, 4)
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| Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance by David J. Beck and Garrett S. Brawley on behalf of Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. (Brawley, Garrett) |
| Filing 20 MOTION for Christopher T. Ilardi to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. Motion Docket Date 3/23/2023. (Ilardi, Chris) |
| Filing 19 MOTION for Christopher T. Ilardi to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed. Motion Docket Date 3/23/2023. (Ilardi, Chris) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Garland D. Murphy IV on behalf of Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed. (Smyser, Craig) |
| Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Samantha Jarvis on behalf of Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed. (Smyser, Craig) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Craig Smyser on behalf of Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed. (Smyser, Craig) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Supplemental Filing by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 14 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Varel International Energy Services, Inc., Varel International Industries, L.P. identifying Varel Oil and Gas, Inc. & Varel International Holdings, LLC as Corporate Parent, filed.(Juren, Matthew) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew C Juren on behalf of Varel International Energy Services, Inc., Varel International Industries, L.P., filed. (Juren, Matthew) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Kelly D Stephens on behalf of Varel International Energy Services, Inc., Varel International Industries, L.P., filed. (Stephens, Kelly) |
| Filing 11 US Patent and Trademark Office Notified. AO 120, filed. (Attachments: #1 Complaint) (ShannonHolden, 4) |
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Filing 10
ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Initial Conference set for 6/7/2023 at 10:40 AM by video before Magistrate Judge Sam S Sheldon. (Signed by Judge Andrew S Hanen) Parties notified.(ShannonHolden, 4)
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| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Nick Brown on behalf of Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. (Brown, Nicholas) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Nick Brown on behalf of Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed. (Brown, Nicholas) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Kane on behalf of Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. (Kane, Ryan) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan Kane on behalf of Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed. (Kane, Ryan) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by James John Lomeo on behalf of Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed. (Lomeo, James) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by James John Lomeo on behalf of Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed. (Lomeo, James) |
| Filing 3 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., filed.(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 2 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Smith International, Inc., filed.(LoCascio, Gregg) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from 11th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, case number 2022-28716 (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ATXSDC-29523747) filed by Smith International, Inc., Ulterra Drilling Technologies, L.P., Rockbit International Subsidiaries, LLC, Schlumberger Technology Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Civil Cover Sheet)(LoCascio, Gregg) |
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