American Photocopy Equipment Co. v. Fair (Inc.)

MAROVITZ, District Judge.

1) Motion of defendant, The Fair, to consolidate with lower numbered case, under Rule 42(a).

2) Motion of defendant, The Fair, to. amend its answer.

The cause in 62 C 2258 arises under the patent laws of the United States, with jurisdiction conferred by Sec. 1338(a), Title 28, U.S.C. Plaintiff alleges that defendant, The Fair, has infringed its patent rights under United States Letters Patent No. 2,657,618, a developing apparatus, by making, using, and selling products embodying inventions covered by said patent. In its answer, defendant denies infringement, and…