Legal Opinion
Reed v. Cislak
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals
Decided June 28, 1949No. 5604PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJackson, Judge
This is an appeal in an interference proceeding from a decision of the Board of Interference Examiners of the United States Patent Office, awarding priority of invention of the subject matter defined in four counts to appellees.
The interference involves an - application of appellant, serial No. 510,376, filed November 15,1943, and an application of appellees, serial No. 436,168, filed March 25, 1942. Appellant, being the junior party, has the burden of proving priority of invention by a preponderance of the evidence.
Both parties took testimony, filed briefs, and were represented at the final…
2Cases cited3 opinions
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- Kear v. RoderCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1940
- Patterson v. ClementsCourt of Customs and Patent Appeals · 1943
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