Matter of the Application of Edward A. Patton and Forrest F. Beil’s Empirical Analysis
1956
Citation profile
4
cited by 4 later decisions
January 1962
most recently cited
Relationships
Relies on Potts v. Creager · Pennsylvania Co v. Locomotive Engine Safety Truck Co · Ansonia Brass & Copper Co. v. Electrical Supply Co. · In re Lindberg · In re Switzer
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““However, it is well settled that evidence of commercial success may be controlling only where the issue of patentability is otherwise doubtful [citing cases]. In the present case we have no doubt that invention is lacking. Therefore, the arguments relative to commercial success are not persuasive.””
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