Dynamic 3D Geosolutions LLC v. Schlumberger Ltd.

After leaving Schlumberger (defendant), where she had analyzed the patentability and infringement risk of a patent later at issue, Rutherford joined an affiliate of Dynamic 3D (plaintiff), met with the patent's inventors about acquiring it, discussed the software it covered with other Dynamic 3D attorneys and outside counsel, concurred in the recommendation to acquire the patent, and was involved in retaining outside counsel to sue Schlumberger -- all without ever being screened from the matter; after Dynamic 3D acquired the patent and sued Schlumberger, the district court granted Schlumberger's motion to disqualify Rutherford and the entire legal team and dismissed the complaint.