Proposed Amendments to the Antitrust Laws: A Comprehensive Analysis, 1914-10-15

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 4

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_4_0004

Scope and Contents

The document is a letter from Frank W. Boykin, Chairman of the Committee on Patents, to Honorable Hatton W. Summers discussing a bill, H.R. 97, that aims to amend existing laws against unlawful restraints and monopolies. The bill proposes changes related to United States courts certifying patent cases to the Attorney General, compulsory licenses under patents, and the ability for individuals to challenge the validity or scope of patents. Boykin expresses concerns about the potential complexities and uncertainties that the bill may introduce in the administration of patent laws. He highlights the work of the Patent Planning Commission in studying the operation of the patent system and suggests that the proposed method in the bill may not align with American jurisprudence.

Dates

Creation: 1914-10-15

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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