INVENTION BENEFITS.

Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 296, 14 December 1922, Page 8

INVENTION BENEFITS.

FACTS ON PATENT LAW. IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST. One of the wonders of progressive civilisation in recent years has been the development of the inventive faculty which has meant so much to this age. Invention is undoubtedly the forerunner of industry because it is founded on tlie realisation of individual ideas. It is an art that to-day takes a high place with modern science, and it is for this reason that our patent laws and their fundamental application should bear the hallmark of logical and practical integrity in the protection of inventors. Recognising that patents, individually and collective!}' are of universal benefit in some way or other, the law has generally aimed to secure inventors the full prolit for their originality, and thereby to encourage invention in the realm of commercial manufacture and other spheres, by securing for them the exclusive right, for a term of years, to make,, use and sell the things invented and thus be adequately recompensed, for here again the lofty purpose of our being—that we have to give in order to get—is neces-1 sarily propounded. Tradition and progress have made patent law a very prized conception of right and reward. Unfortunately, even in New Zealand, the interpretation of the fixed order in this important matter is not always borne out by practice, and injustice is the esult in such instances. That is why the prospective patentee requires expert advice. The effect of a patent in the Dominion is and should be to create a contract in which the Government is ostensibly the guarantor. To facilitate and act as arbiter for the inventor who, with a good patent is insured a monopoly for lb' years, during which time the Courts are. or should be. at his disposal for upholding his rights, the services of a reputable Patent Agent are as essential as the aid of a lawyer in legal matters.

MESSRS. A. J. PARK AND SON have a world-wide connection in this profession, and their long established (since 18f."i) organisation in patents, trade marks, designs and copyrights, is available to all who want safe and expert direction and assistance on these subjects Messrs. A. J. Park and Son, who have an office in Wellington, and who are represented in most of the provincial towns, have their Auckland office at No. 23, City Chambers, where Mr. A. J. Park* the well-known pioneer in the business, is lin charge.

His knowledge of engineering, together with other qualifications, have fitted him for the difficult profession he has followed with signal success. Being a Fellow and Member of several Instituted of Patent Agents in different parts of the Empire, he has the fullest recommendations, for work of an international character. His opinioin on patents is sought by the highest authorities.

At the present time Mr. Park is submitting his views on request upon a scheme for patent law improvement formulated at a conference of patent office officials in London. In a well considered judgment against the proposals, Mr. Park regrets that the opinions or suggestions of experienced agents, with a commercial knowledge, were not brought to bear at the conference.

He is strongly of opinion that the recent practice of Tribunals in admitting vague statements by persons interested in upsetting a patent, that they made the patent article before the date of the patent, or that the invention was quite obvious, so as to upset the patent is a LOOSE AND DANGEROUS PRINCIPLE contrary to the true history and practice relating to patents, and inimical to the encouragement of invention and industry being likely to render every patent unsafe. He is taking steps to have this matter brought before the legislative authorities so as to preclude the practice.

Mr. A. J. Park, jun., who controls the Wellington office, is also fully qualified, and has a wide experience. Messrs. A. J. Park and Son have a tine record of successes with the patents taken out by

them. The firm is always pleased to interview those who have ideas for materialisation, and offers to give the best of advice and assistance All matters are dealt with on strictly confidential lines, and every patent in their charge is carefully taken out with respect to specifications and protection, in the interests of inventors ambitious and practical enough to evolve something new.

MODERN PREMISES. AN ENTERPRISING CLOTHING FIRM. There has never been a more strenuous time in the business world, and the firm that lags behind in modern methods cannot possibly obtain its proportion of the trade that to-day is being carried on. Modern premises are another essential, and it is pleasing to know that there is no more up-to-date firm in the city to-day than Geo. Fowlds Ltd., Queen Street. Their premises are modern in every way. Nothing is lacking in the way of equipment, so that the time of the customer as well as the staff is saved when purchases arc made from this modern establishment.

The country dweller as well as the city resident are reminded that there is no "better window display anywhere in the Dominion than that of the firm now under review, and their window front is the second longest in Auckland. A well-dressed window is always worth while, and visitors to Auckland-during the Christmas holidays will be well repaid if they view the tine display in the commodious windows of this enterpris ing firm. The cost of living is dropping, and as clothing is one of the principal items in the yearly accounts of most householders, many people will be able to purchase goods at this year's prices when last Christmas it was not so easy for them on account of the higher prices then ruling. The public can now buy on a good basis. Prices are down and stocks have been heavily discounted.

The policy of the Firm of Fowlds may be summarised as follows: "Wide selection, modern styles, reliable quality, prompt and courteous service." A new departure in "Suits to Measure" is the fixing of three prices, 0, 7, and 8 guineas. There is a wide selection to choose from to suit the most fastidious taste. Footwear is another specialised department. A new shipment of the famous Bostock boots has come to hand, as well as a shipment of ladies' Selby shoes. The nearness of the holidays makes one think of seaside resorts and sports of all descriptions, and the firm has special showings of all descriptions of summer sports clothing, coats, tennis trousers, tennis shirts, soft collars, etc. There is also a fine selection of British, Italian and American hats. A wellassorted shipment of a popular. "Stetson," all one price, has been selling very rapidly. Anything in the clothing line, from a handkerchief to a full outfit, can be procured from this up-to-date firm -with a minimum of cost and a maximum of efficiency, and as the goods can always be relied on why go elsewhere?