Pure Oil Co. v. Ruthsatz

RAYMOND, District Judge.

There exists diversity of citizenship of the parties; the matter in controversy as to the unfair competition cause of action exceeds, exclusive of interest and costs, the sum or value of $3000; the defendants are residents of this district; and the acts complained of have been committed by the defendants within this district.

Plaintiff is the lawful owner of Design Letters Patent No. 77,857, in suit, together with all rights of action for past infringement thereof.

The design of said patent is not disclosed by the prior art.

Plaintiff is marketing its petroleum products…