UTEX Industries and GD Energy Dropped Patent Lawsuit
The companies reached a dismissal agreement following a jury ruling that cleared the pump manufacturer of infringement.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Oil and Gas
UTEX Industries and GD Energy Products have officially moved to dismiss their patent infringement lawsuit in Texas. The legal action concludes after a jury determined last month that GD Energy Products did not infringe upon a patent involving oil and gas pump assemblies.
Why it matters
The case resolution brings an end to a high-stakes intellectual property dispute within the oil and gas sector. By securing a favorable jury verdict, GD Energy Products successfully defended its manufacturing technologies from allegations of patent infringement.
The case closure follows a single jury verdict regarding a pump packing assembly patent. The legal dispute was resolved through a joint notification submitted to a Texas federal court.
The players
UTEX Industries
This company operates as a manufacturer specializing in fluid sealing products and components for various industrial sectors.
GD Energy Products
This firm provides aftermarket parts and high-pressure pumping equipment specifically designed for the oil and gas industry.
The details
The parties filed a joint request to the federal court to end all ongoing litigation regarding the claims. The decision follows a previous jury finding in August 2026 that determined GD Energy Products did not violate the patent in question.
Timeline
A jury found no patent infringement by GD Energy Products in August 2026.
The parties agreed to the dismissal of the lawsuit on September 21, 2026.
Market Landscape
The resolution of this case follows the 2026 jury verdict clearing GD Energy Products of patent infringement. This outcome reinforces the company's competitive position in the high-pressure pump market by removing significant legal risk.
The dismissal ensures that GD Energy Products can continue manufacturing its pump components without further legal obstruction. Customers relying on these parts can expect continued product availability without supply chain interruptions caused by litigation.
The takeaway
Intellectual property disputes remain a frequent feature of the competitive energy equipment manufacturing landscape. Companies involved in such litigation often look to jury verdicts to establish clear boundaries for their proprietary technologies.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Law360.
