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... carried into practical effect . When this stage was reached , modern patent law , the bulk of which is centred in the specification , was already outlined . The transfer of emphasis from the establishment of an industry to the inrolment ...
... carried into practical effect . When this stage was reached , modern patent law , the bulk of which is centred in the specification , was already outlined . The transfer of emphasis from the establishment of an industry to the inrolment ...
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... carrying it into effect was compelled to file a " provisional specification " in which the nature of his inven- tion was adumbrated . " Provisional protection was thus " " obtained for the invention - an innovation which was almost ...
... carrying it into effect was compelled to file a " provisional specification " in which the nature of his inven- tion was adumbrated . " Provisional protection was thus " " obtained for the invention - an innovation which was almost ...
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... carrying out one of the aims of the patent system . Moreover , little exception can be taken to such portion of the gain as arises solely from the saving of legal expenses resulting from the relief of a group of inventors or patentees ...
... carrying out one of the aims of the patent system . Moreover , little exception can be taken to such portion of the gain as arises solely from the saving of legal expenses resulting from the relief of a group of inventors or patentees ...
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... English patents in such a way as to prevent the carrying on of a manufacture in this country in competition with one established abroad . 4. POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTES FOR PATENTS From time to time the MODERN VIEWS CONTRASTED 35.
... English patents in such a way as to prevent the carrying on of a manufacture in this country in competition with one established abroad . 4. POSSIBLE SUBSTITUTES FOR PATENTS From time to time the MODERN VIEWS CONTRASTED 35.
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... carrying it to a practical issue , and reaping not only the reward of the enterprise which is directly theirs , but also indirectly that which may be due to the originator of the conception . In truth , both the originator and the ...
... carrying it to a practical issue , and reaping not only the reward of the enterprise which is directly theirs , but also indirectly that which may be due to the originator of the conception . In truth , both the originator and the ...
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Page 15 - Provided also, and be it declared and enacted, That any declaration before mentioned shall not extend to any letters patents and grants of privilege for the term of fourteen years or under, hereafter to be made, of the sole working or making of any manner of new manufactures within this realm, to the true and first inventor and inventors of such manufactures, which others at the time of making such letters patents and grants shall not use...
Page 15 - That any declaration before mentioned shall not extend to any letters patent and grants of privilege, for the term of fourteen years or under, hereafter to be made, of the sole working or making of any manner of new manufactures, within this realm, to the true and first inventor and inventors of such manufactures, which others, at the time of making such letters patent and grant, shall not use, so as also they be not contrary to the law, nor mischievous to the state, by raising prices of commodities...
Page 62 - Realm, to the true and first Inventor and Inventors of such Manufactures, which others at the Time of Making such Letters Patents and Grants shall not use, so as also they be not contrary to the Law, nor mischievous to the State, by raising Prices of Commodities at home, or Hurt of Trade, or generally inconvenient...
Page 125 - Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said invention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I claim is (d).
Page 66 - be such that a person of ordinary knowledge of the subject would at once perceive, understand, and be able practically to apply the discovery, without the necessity of making further experiments and gaining further information, before the invention can be made useful. If something remains to be ascertained which is necessary for the useful application of the discovery, that affords sufficient room for another valid patent.
Page 13 - I will show you how the judges have heretofore allowed of monopoly-patents, — which is that when any man by his own charge and industry, or by his own wit or invention doth bring any new trade into the realm, or any engine tending to the furtherance of a trade that never was used before; and that for the good of the realm...
Page 100 - The court, in considering its decision, shall have regard to the nature and merits of the invention in relation to the public, to the profits made by the patentee as such, and to all the circumstances of the case.
Page 67 - Lordships, namely, that you cannot have a patent for a well-known mechanical contrivance merely when it is applied hi a manner or to a purpose, which is not quite the same, but is analogous to the manner or the purpose in or to which it has been hitherto notoriously used.