U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1977

John L. Hart v. L. A. Baarcke, North Palm Beach Swim Shop and L. A. Baarcke D/B/A North Palm Beach Swim Shop

John L. Hart v. L. A. Baarcke, North Palm Beach Swim Shop and L. A. Baarcke D/B/A North Palm Beach Swim Shop
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Decided April 11, 1977 · Jones, Coleman, Tjof-Lat
550 F.2d 353; 202 U.S.P.Q. (BNA) 400; 1977 U.S. App. LEXIS 13886 (Federal Reporter, Second Series)

John L. Hart v. L. A. Baarcke, North Palm Beach Swim Shop and L. A. Baarcke D/B/A North Palm Beach Swim Shop

Opinion

PER CURIAM:

John L.- Hart, who was the plaintiff in the district court and is the appellant in this Court brought an action for the infringement of a patent for women’s swimsuits. The district court determined that the patent was invalid by reason of obviousness. The facts from which the controversy arose and the reasons for its decision are set forth in the district court’s opinion. Hart v. Baarcke, D.C.Fla., 396 F.Supp. 408. The action was correctly decided and the judgment of the district court is AFFIRMED.

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