Green v. Rocket Research Corp.

Charles J. Green brought this action against Rocket Research Corporation to recover judgment for money said to be due for use of his patented invention, and to have certain contracts between the parties rescinded. The court, sitting without a jury, awarded Green judgment of $27,500 and denied other relief. Rocket appeals, and Green cross-appeals.

Rocket Research Corporation is engaged in the invention, development, manufacture and sale of sophisticated apparatus, some of which is used in the aerospace industry. Rocket employed Green as an inventor. The employment contract, which was in…