35 U.S.C. § 291
Section 291 · Interfering patents
Viewing 35 U.S.C. § 291 as in effect on July 19, 1952. The text changed in 1 later edition (most recent September 16, 2011).
View current version →The owner of an interfering patent may have relief against the owner of another by civil action, and the court may adjudge the question of the validity of any of the interfering patents, in whole or in part. The provisions of the second paragraph of section 146 of this title shall apply to actions brought under this section.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §66 (R.S. 4918, amended Mar. 2, 1927, ch. 273, §12, 44 Stat. 1337).
Language is changed.
Cross References
Appeals in interference cases, see section 141 of this title.
Civil action in case of interference, see section 146 of this title.
Proceedings in Patent and Trademark Office on interfering patents, see section 135 of this title.