Viazis v. American Ass'n of Orthodontists

JERRY E. SMITH, Circuit Judge:

Anthony Viazis appeals a judgment as a matter of law (“j.m.l.”) in favor of the American Association of Orthodontists (“AAO”), the Southwestern Society of Or thodontists ("SWSO"), GAC International, Inc. ("GAC"), and Leo A. Dohn. Finding no reversible error, we affirm.

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Viazis, an orthodontist practicing in the Dallas area, designed and patented a triangular orthodontic bracket in 1991. 1 He contends that his bracket is more effective than other designs in that it decreases the amount of time braces must be worn. In 1992, Viazis entered into a contract with GAC, a…