The Importance of Protecting the Patent System: A Letter to Congressman Schwabe, 1945-06-19

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 5

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_5_0011

Scope and Contents

The McGraw Electric Company is expressing concern about potential changes to the patent system that would limit the rights of patent holders and potentially harm smaller companies. They argue that the current patent system has been crucial in fostering innovation and protecting the rights of inventors. They also highlight their own success in developing and licensing patents, and express skepticism about the motives of larger corporations in seeking changes to the system.

Dates

Creation: 1945-06-19

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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