In re Harshaw Chemical Company’s Patent.

Abstract

States as international persons — In general — Sovereignty and independence — Conclusiveness of statements of Executive — Democratic People’s Republic of Korea — Non-recognition by United Kingdom — Whether nevertheless a “State” for purposes of statutory interpretation — The law of England.

The United Nations — Security Council — Effect of decision of — Recommendation that Members furnish forces for operations in Korea — Whether response by Member State a sovereign act of that State.

War — Meaning of “war” — Hostilities in Korea — Whether “war”within Patents Act provision for extension of patent in case of war losses — The law of England.

Recognition — Of States — Effects of non-recognition — Whether courts may take judicial notice of statehood of entity not recognized by Government of State of forum — Interpretation of statute containing term “State” — Non-recognition by United Kingdom of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea — The law of England.