Rodriguez v. Lange

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• permitting a field of use licensee to bring suit without analyzing constitutional or prudential standing and without citing Pope, noting only “[w]e can think of no reason why an exclusive licensee, under a use limitation, should not be able to do so”
• exclusive licensee’s field-of-use grant for the patented device was limited to use with engines in aircraft and guided missiles
• limited licensee may sue when patentee refuses to join after notice and invitation
• limited licensee may sue when patentee refuses to join after notice and invitation
• exclusive licensee of patent for a limited use has the right to maintain an action in name of licensor for unlawful use of patent within the limited field, notwithstanding refusal of licensor to join the suit
• cases concerning joinder of patent owner in suit by licensees

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