little as might be possible, and there was some clause in there that was applicable to patents and inventions, but we thought that thing could be eliminated, and we left that out. I think that the courts are prevented from granting injunctions in patent cases where they are working on stuff for the Government. Senator HILL. I believe there was also a provision in these statutes whereby the Government can exercise the use of any patent rights. I recall at the time that question came up after all, the only right to a patent is the right that the Governmen gives you, and if a man has a patent which is violated he has the right to go to court. Senator AUSTIN. Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, if you will permit me, I want to record my vote for these amendments, and then I will leave. The CHAIRMAN. I have before me now a letter which has just been called to my attention by Colonel Watt, from the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Senator HILL. Before Senator Austin leaves, I wish to express my appreciation for the assistance that he has given us in this legislation. Senator LEE. And I second that motion. Senator SCHWARTZ. And I want to thank you for all the aid you have given us since we have been organized. The CHAIRMAN. And I want to say that the chairman feels the same way. Colonel Watt has brought to my attention a letter from the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. Senator SCHWARTZ. Mr. Chairman, do you want that letter to go into the record? The CHAIRMAN. I think I shall let it go into the record. I do not want to read it. It is a brief letter, but I do not want to be discourteous, and we will have it copied in the record. I think it should have been presented at the public hearing, while the public hearing was going on, and it seems that they had ample time, but we will extend them that courtesy. Re S. 1579-Reynolds property requisition bill. Chairman, Senate Committee on Military Affairs, Washington, D. C. JULY 11, 1941. DEAR MR. REYNOLDS: The board of directors of the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce, in approving a report presented by its committee on national legislation, in conjunction with groups from its manufacturers committee and its committee on patents and trade-marks, desires to submit amendments which will correct what it believes to be very objectionable features in this bill. The recommendations of the committee are quite brief and are attached hereto. We trust that you will give these views your usual careful consideration. Sincerely yours, WALTER I. BEAM, Executive Vice President. Senator HILL. Now, gentlemen, I want to say a word about the bill under consideration here. The Senate bill, No. 1579, which was referred to this committee and this draft was presented by Senator Chandler has, of course, not yet been introduced, and I want to move to strike everything from the enacting clause down to the end of the original bill, and substitute in lieu thereof The CHAIRMAN. The Chandler bill? Senator THOMAS. You are going to cut out that part which contains the words, "during any period of war.' Senator CHANDLER. I have already done that. The CHAIRMAN. All right. Now, all those in favor of reporting favorably on the bill will please let it be known by saying "Aye." (The majority said "Aye.") The CHAIRMAN. Those opposed. (No response.) The CHAIRMAN. There is no opposition to the reporting of the bill, it being unanimous. I will therefore designate Senator Chandler to report the bill. Senator CHANDLER. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The CHAIRMAN. I want to take the opportunity to thank Captain Jones and the Under Secretary of War and the President's secretary for the time that they have extended and devoted us in aiding us to straighten this out, and it is always a pleasure to have you gentlemen here. Is there any other business before the meeting? (No response.) The CHAIRMAN. All right. (Whereupon, at 3:30 p. m., the hearing was closed.) |