Brunswick Corp. v. Riegel Textile Corp.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

ANN C. WILLIAMS, District Judge.

This action was brought by Brunswick Corporation (“Brunswick”) under 35 U.S.C. § 146 1 to review a decision by the Board of Patent Interferences (“Board”) whereby the Board awarded priority of invention to Riegel Textile Corporation (“Riegel”). Presently before the court are two motions; Riegel’s motion for a pretrial ruling and Brunswick’s motion to compel the production of documents and the inspection of equipment. Before proceeding to discuss the merits of those motions, a brief summary of the pertinent facts is in order. Further…