Williams v. Star Sand Co.’s Empirical Analysis
35 F. 369 · 1888
Citation profile
2
cited by 2 later decisions
May 1900
most recently cited
1 federal appellate ·
Relationships
Relies on Littlefield v. Perry · Hartell v. Tilghman · Albright v. Teas · Dale Tile Manufacturing Co. v. Hyatt · Aspinwall, Manuf'g Co. v. Gill
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““Every patent, or any interest therein, shall be assignable in law by an instrument in writing. * * * An assignment, grant, or conveyance shall be void as against any subsequent purchaser or mortgagee for a valuable consideration without notice, unless it is recorded in the patent-office within three months from the date thereof. ””
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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