Magnetic Mfg. Co. v. Dings Magnetic Separator Co.

EVAN A. EVANS, Circuit Judge.

This suit was brought to compel appellants to assign to appellee a certain patent, No. 1,369,-516, covering a “magnetic separator,” to enjoin the further infringement of its claims, and to account for the profits accruing as a result of past infringements. Appellants, holding the legal title, dispute appellee’s equitable ownership of the patent in suit, and in turn ask for an injunction to prevent appellee from further infringing. Infringement is admitted; validity is not denied. The narrow question presented is one of title to the patent.

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