Red Devil Tools v. Hyde Mfg. Co.

FORD, District Judge.

This is an action for infringement of Echikson’s U. S. patent No. 2,271,290 issued January 27, 1942 on an application dated September 6, 1940, for a tool such as a putty knife or wall scraper made with an improved type of handle. Plaintiff, a New Jersey corporation, the present owner of this patent, and defendant, a Massachusetts corporation, are both engaged in the manufacture and sale of tools, including putty knives. Defendant denies infringement and alleges that the patent is invalid for anticipation, lack of invention, and indefiniteness.

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