Hook v. Hook & Ackerman, Inc.

BURNS, District Judge.

As I interpret the opinion of the Court of Appeals in reinstating the complaint, counterclaim, and cross-complaint in this case, Hook v. Hook & Ackerman, 3 Cir., 1951, 187 F.2d 52, the appellate court believes that this Court should decide the issues of patent infringement, threats of suits under claim of infringement, and unfair trade. As to any questions arising out of the assignment of the patent, the Court noted that suit would have tó be filed in a jurisdiction appropriate to the alleged mis-feasors.

Plaintiffs here seek summary judgment on the question óf patent…