TRIAL NEXT MONTH.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLVI, Issue 14, 17 January 1912, Page 5

TRIAL NEXT MONTH.

EXTENSIVE LITIGATION

WELLINGTON, Jan. 17

On the subject of the cablegram from Melbourne re wireless patents, it is ascertained that the case against Huddart, Parker will probably come on for trial next month. Theilitigation is really between . the 'Marconi Company aiid the Australian Wireless Company, and will ultimately decide, as fax as New Zealand law is concerned, the validity of the respective: patents. The litigation will extend over a, considerable period, and probably involve the taking of expert evidence in England, Germany, and elsewhere. -' ■ , . .

Mr Bell, K.C., and Mr Skeri-ett, K.C., will appear for the 'Marconi Company and Sir John' Findlay, ;K.C-, iof tK«i.>Au^aKa^;,Wireless^ and the owners of* the:tTelefuni£en: patent. It has also beeiii ascertained -that proceedings have just been initiated against the New Zealand Government in the same connection. The case against the Crown will really be fought out between the two companies, and, so far as the validity of the patent is concerned, will probably await the decision in the action against tho Huddart, Parker (Company.' '.