patent monopoly
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From 332 U.S. 392 - International Salt Co. v. United States · 1947Most cited · 2,041 citing opinions
The appellant's patents confer a limited monopoly of the invention they reward. From them appellant derives a right to restrain others from making, vending or using the patented machines. But the patents confer no right to restrain use of, or trade in, unpatented salt.