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· 3/10/1966

Application of Erwine Laverne and Estelle Laverne

Citations

  • 356 F.2d 1003
  • 53 C.C.P.A. 1158

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • “[W]e point out a number of differences ... the cumulative effect of which is unquestionably to create a different appearance.”
  • \[W]e point out a number of differences ... the cumulative effect of which is unquestionably to create a different appearance.\
  • patent for molded chair; “Since those who create designs are designers, not chair makers, it would seem to follow that he is operating in the field of industrial design and that it is the ‘art’ involved.”
  • obviousness measured by ordinary intelligent man

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Judges: Rich, Martin, Smith, Almond

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