Carter v. Marvel Carburetor Co.

This is a controversy over attorney fees for services rendered plaintiff in his suit for patent royalties.

Plaintiff, an inventor, on November 21, 1923, entered into a contract with the Marvel Carburetor Company by Avhich the company was to have the right to manufacture and sell carburetors and fuel supply systems patented or to be patented by plaintiff and was also to have the right to damages for infringements. The company was to pay plaintiff stipulated royalties on all carburetors and fuel supply systems manufactured and sold under plaintiff’s patents. In 1926 and 1927 plaintiff worked on…