American Cyanamid Company v. Nopco Chemical Company and Quality Feeds, Inc.

CRAVEN, Circuit Judge:

The sole question in this appeal is whether, within the meaning of 28 U.S. C.A. § 1400(b), NOPCO Chemical Company has a “regular and established place of business” in the Western District of Virginia 1 where American Cyanamid has brought suit against it for patent infringement. 2 It was determined by the district court that NOPCO has, within the district, no real or personal property, no storage, distribution or manufacturing facilities, and no bank account, address, or telephone listing. Nor do any of its salesmen live within the district. However, NOPCO’s Regional…