commissioner's function in patent extension
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 76 U.S. 788 - Rubber Company v. Goodyear · 1869Most cited · 427 citing opinions
The function he performed was judicial in its character. No provision is made for appeal or review. His decision must be held conclusive until the patent is impeached in a proceeding had directly for that purpose according to the rules which define the remedy.
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