Hydro-Clear Corp. v. Aer-O-Flo Corp.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

LAMBROS, District Judge.

In this motion to dismiss for improper venue of the defendant, Aer-O-Flo Corporation, the basic issue is whether a corporation resides in all the judicial districts of the state of its incorporation for purposes of venue under the venue statute for patent infringement actions. The applicable statute reads as follows:

“Any civil action for patent infringement may be brought in the judicial district where the defendant resides, or where the defendant has committed acts of infringement and has a regular and established place of business.” 28…