California Electrical Works v. Finck

This is a suit in equity for the infringement of letters patent issued to George F. Pinkham, as assignee of Jacob P. Terrill, the inventor, for “an electrical gas-lighting apparatus.” Complainant owns the title of the patent, and has the exclusive right to make, use, and sell the patented article in the state of California. The Boston Electric Company owns the title, and has the same right to make, use, and sell the patented gas-lighter in the state of Massachusetts. Complainant’s grantor acquired its title prior to the acquisition of the title ox the Boston Electric Company to the state of…