28 U.S.C. 1694: Patent infringement actionText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 28-JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURECHAPTER 113-PROCESS
§1694. Patent infringement action
In a patent infringement action commenced in a district where the defendant is not a resident but has a regular and established place of business, service of process, summons or subpoena upon such defendant may be made upon his agent or agents conducting such business.
( June 25, 1948, ch. 646 , 62 Stat. 945 .)
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., § 109 (Mar. 3, 1911, ch. 231, § 48, 36 Stat. 1100).
Venue provisions of section 109 of title 28, U.S.C., 1940 ed., appear in section 1400 of this title.
Changes were made in phraseology.