EXXON RESEARCH AND ENGINEERING CO. v. U.S.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

E. Edward Bruce, Covington & Burling, of Washington, DC, argued for plaintiff-appellant. With him on the brief were Christopher N. Sipes, and Kevin C. Newsom. Of counsel on the brief were Steven D. Glazer, James W. Quinn, Kevin McMahon, and Elizabeth S. Weiswasser, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, of New York, New York. Of counsel were Matthew D. Powers, David J. Lender, and Peter Tu, Weil Gotshal & Manges, LLP.

Grace S. Karaffa, Attorney, Commercial Litigation Branch, Civil Division, Department of Justice, of Washington, DC, argued for defendant-appellee. With her on the brief was Vito J. DiPietro, Director. Of counsel on the brief were Thomas J. Byrnes, Richard T. Ruzich, and Ken B. Barrett, Attorneys.

Before MAYER, Chief Judge, LOURIE and BRYSON, Circuit Judges.