Exxon Chemical Patents, Inc. v. Lubrizol Corp.

How later courts describe this case

• “The claimed composition is defined as comprising — meaning containing at least — five specific ingredients”
• appellate court “properly defers” to trial court on motion for a new trial
• “Although we accept underlying fact findings unless they are clearly erroneous, ‘the determination of whether those facts satisfy the legal test of exigency is subject to de novo review.’ ”