COSTLY PATENTS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXIX, Issue 7820, 12 June 1909, Page 1

COSTLY PATENTS.

There is a tendency among mechanics and others who aro inventors to draw their own specifications for patents. But we would remind them that such a t course very often turns out to be the' most costly, as has been proved m recent patent litigation. It may be possible to get the patent, as the Registrar of Patents will grant it provided he can see any novel feature described m the specification. But he takes no responsibility and issues the patent entirely at applicant's risk. Tol draw a patent specification requires special training and an unbiassed mind,, which latter, it is best to Bay, is not possessed by one vitally interested m or owning the invention. What might have been a good patent if properly protected, is often upset through some tfaw which might have easily been avoided. Do not hesitate to employ a trained patent agent to do your work for you; the best firm we can recommend m Christchurch is that of Henry Hughes (A. It.' ■ Holdship, Manager), whose office files more than 60 per cent of the entire business m Canterbury province. Advice and information is given to inquirers without charge at 183 Hereford Street, Christchurch.