Bonito Boats vs. Thundercraft- Analysis
From Bill Goodwine's Wiki
Argued Dec. 5, 1988-Feb 21, 1989
Basic summary-
1. Bonito Boats makes fiberglass recreational boats and has a mold design for the Model 5VBR.
2. Sell for 6 years
3. No patent
4. Florida state law enacted prohibits selling products from direct molding process without patent
5. Thunderboat sues on the grounds that Bonito Boats breaks this statute and wants damages, injuntive relief, and legal fees.
6. Court rules in favor of the defendant under Supremacy clause
