Do Turbulent Times Spell Increased Litigation In Oil & Gas? [Guest Post]

Each Friday in June, we are passing the keyboard to one of our readers to share perspective from the field. We have handpicked these experts in their fields to share insights on key oilfield trends and debates.

Writing in from the east coast of Canada, Jonathan Dunnett kicks off our Fridays in June guest author series with a look at litigation trends surrounding intellectual property (IP) in O&G.

IP and patent law have implications for every last company in the oilfield. And in the race to lower the cost per BOE, IP is more important than ever. Jonathan’s work reveals some interesting findings on the correlation of litigation and oil market turbulence. The race for new technology as companies attempt to reduce the cost / boe will only amplify this trend, particularly if oil prices slip back down again.

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