Wolff v. Jordan Marsh Co.

BREWSTER, District Judge.

This is an infringement suit, brought by the patentee and a licensee, alleging infringement of letters patent of the United States relating to gentlemen’s and children’s underwear. The defenses are anticipation, noninvention, and noninfringement.

Statement of Facts.

1. On Wolff’s application, dated March 6, 1929, letters patent of the United States No. 1,787,098 issued December 30, 1930. The invention covered an improvement in undergarments for men, known as “union suits.” The object of the invention was to add to the comfort and convenience of the wearer at all times.

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