Georgia-Pacific Corp. v. US Plywood-Champion Papers, Inc.

Georgia-Pacific Corp. v. US Plywood-Champion Papers, Inc. (1967) was a legal case where Georgia-Pacific argued that US Plywood had violated a licensing agreement by secretly using Georgia-Pacific's patented processes. The court examined whether the licensee had misused the patent rights in ways that justified ending the license. The case clarified the limits of licensing agreements, emphasizing that licensees must adhere strictly to the terms and not engage in unauthorized use that could harm the patent holder's rights. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of Georgia-Pacific, reinforcing the importance of compliance with licensing terms and the consequences of breaches.