“HINTS TO INVENTORS.” Inventors cannot be too careful to whom they show their inventions before obtaining protection. The patent, when obtained, may bo rendered valueless if it bo known to more than a very limited circle before application is made. It i? clear that, a monopoly cannot be obtained as against tho public, when the public aro already in possession of the secret. .Above all/if you desire a valid patent, do not sell the article before app.ying. Tim best thing, theicfore. is to keep the invention secret till the application fur }vitent is made. The law*? protection bc«»ins the moment the panors are denositnl at the Government Talent Ulhce. hurt her advice may be obtained troni Henry Hughes, Paten: Agents, of Queen’s Chambers (opposite Tost Cilice,', Vtelliugtca -itl-
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 5668, 16 August 1905, Page 7
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