§291. Interfering patents
The owner of an interfering patent may have relief against the owner of another by civil action, and the court may adjudge the question of the validity of any of the interfering patents, in whole or in part. The provisions of the second paragraph of section 146 of this title shall apply to actions brought under this section.
(July 19, 1952, ch. 950,
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on Title 35, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §66 (R.S. 4918, amended Mar. 2, 1927, ch. 273, §12,
Language is changed.
Cross References
Appeals in interference cases, see section 141 of this title.
Civil action in case of interference, see section 146 of this title.
Proceedings in Patent and Trademark Office on interfering patents, see section 135 of this title.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 102 of this title.