Empire Iron Works, Inc. v. Defender, Inc.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

HOOD, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Plaintiff Empire Iron Works, Inc. (“Empire”) brought this action against its competitor, Defendant Defender, Inc. (“Defender”) alleging that Defender was infringing Em*930pire’s rights under United States Patent No. 4,644,688. Empire produces a patented security door which allows a homeowner to escape from a residence in the event of fire or other emergency. This door is the subject of the lawsuit. The matter proceeded to a bench trial. The Court here makes the following findings of fact and conclusions of law.

JURISDICTION

This Court has…