Masseth v. Reiber
U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Western Pennsylvania
In Equity. Suit by Benjamin Masseth against Ferd. Reiber for infringement of a patent. Decree for complainant,
1Opinion of the Court
BUFFINGTON, District Judge.
This case is governed by that of Masseth v. Johnston, (No. 8, Nov. Term, 1892,) 59 Fed. 613, to the opinion in which we refer. One additional matter is set up in defense. It is alleged that respondent requested complainant to put in one of his packers, and that he arbitrarily refused to do so until respondent would direct the payment of a contested bill by a company of which he was superintendent. These facts, however, would not justify the respondent in using an infringing device. “The exclusive right to his discovery” is what the law confers on a patentee. Whether…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Campbell Printing-Press & Manuf'g Co. v. Manhattan Ry. Co.U.S. Circuit Court for the District of Southern New York · 1892
- Consolidated Roller-Mill Co. v. CoombsU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Eastern Michigan · 1889
- Masseth v. JohnstonU.S. Circuit Court for the District of Western Pennsylvania · 1894