Kewanee Oil Co. v. Bicron Corp.

Kewanee Oil Co. v. Bicron Corp. was a Supreme Court case from 1974 focusing on patent law. Kewanee sought to enforce its patent against Bicron for a process related to oil recovery. The court ruled that state laws governing trade secrets do not conflict with federal patent laws. This means that companies can protect their innovations through patents and also maintain trade secrets. The case highlighted the balance between protecting intellectual property and the public's interest in knowledge. Ultimately, it affirmed the validity of both state and federal protections for innovations.