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Do you think that a defendant who has infringed should under any circumstances be allowed to continue using the patented invention on payment of a suitable royalty as an alternative to an injunction, as a defendant is allowed to do under section 26 (1) (e) of the Act where the patent has been endorsed " licences of right " ? 10. Do you think any alteration is desirable in the existing law in regard to the character and degree of amendment of specifications permitted when an action for infringement or proceedings for revocation, are pending ? What are your views as to the desirability of the present practice, not infrequently adopted, of trying motions for amendment of specification with the action for infringement or proceedings for revocation, and upon the same evidence ? 11. Do you think any amendment,'and, if so, what, is required in the practice and procedure in regard to applications or petitions for prolongation under section 20 of the Act of 1921-22 (as amended) ? 12. In what way can you suggest that the New Zealand law and practice relating to patents, designs, and trade-marks can be made more conducive to the public interest and to the encouragement of invention, to the commercial development and use of inventions and to the general advantage of New Zealand industry and trade ?

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