COSTLY PATENTS.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXIX, Issue 7826, 19 June 1909, Page 1

COSTLY PATENTS.

There is a tendency among mechanics and others who are inventors to draw their own specifications for patents. But we would remind them that such a course very often turns out to be the most costly, as has been proved in 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 in the specification. ■ But ho takes no responsibility and issues the patent entirely at applicant's risk. To draw a patent specification _ requires special training and an unbiassed mind, which latter, it is best to say, is not possessed by one vitally interested in or owning the invention. What might have been a good patent if properly protected, is often upset through some flaw 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 in Christ-church is that of Henry Hughes (A. R. Holdship, Manager), whose office files more than 60 per oeet of tho entire business in Canterbury province. Advice and information* ii( i'iven v to inquirers without charge ftfe 183 Hereford Street, Christchuych.