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Abstract

Argument: Thursday, October 13, 1960
Decision: Monday, February 27, 1961
Issues: Economic Activity, Patents

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Facts of the Case

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Question

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Conclusion

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Supreme Court Justice Opinions and Votes (by Seniority)

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Decision: 6 votes for Aro Mfg. Co., 3 vote(s) against
Legal Provision: 35 U.S.C. 271
Voted with the majority
Warren
Wrote a regular concurrence
Black
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Frankfurter
Voted with the majority
Douglas
Voted with the majority
Clark
Wrote a dissent
Harlan
Wrote a special concurrence
Brennan
Wrote the majority opinion
Whittaker
Voted with the minority, joined Harlan's dissent
Stewart
Full Opinion by Justice Charles E. Whittaker

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The Oyez Project, Aro Mfg. Co. v. Convertible Top Co., 365 U.S. 336 (1961),
available at: <http://www.oyez.org/cases/1960-1969/1960/1960_21/>
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