Jan 5 (Reuters) - Essential Energy Services Ltd ESN.TO :
* Press release- Essential Energy Services statement regarding patent
infringement lawsuit
* Says trial date has been set for February, 2017
* Lawsuit is without merit and is also seeking a declaration that the packers
patent is invalid
* Says will continue to defend the allegations and prosecute its invalidity
counterclaim
* Source text for Eikon ID:nMKWHzYR4a
* Further company coverage ESN.TO