RECEIVED
FEB 24 1864
257
CIRCULADE TRADE
303
The fraudulent use of trade marks, false statement of quantity and quality of articles have been most prejudicial to fair Trade in this Colony and China, and it is hoped that the Ordinance will be of very great service for the protection of trade and also of private persons.
The Ordinance was passed by the Legislative Council in accordance with directions from the Colonial Office.
(Signed) John Garland
Attorney General
Hongkong: December 24th 1863
(A Copy)
W. H. Alexander
Acting Colonial Secretary
5th August, 1863.
28 July
Copy enclosed.
Sir,
Downing Street,
24th August, 1863.
I transmit to you herewith a copy of a Letter from Messrs. Amory, Travers, and Smith, with a Memorial proceeding from several commercial firms, representing the injury to which they are subjected from the frequent piracies of their trade marks in various British Colonies.
In the absence of more complete information than that which I am at present possessed upon that subject in the Colony under your government, I can only suggest that it is desirable that Colonial Legislation should, as far as possible, be assimilated in each Colony to that which prevails in the United Kingdom, under the "Merchandise Marks Act" of 1862 (25 and 26 Vic.), as the best mode of checking the evil complained of.
I should wish to receive from you a distinct and authentic statement of the laws relating to Trade Marks in the Colony under your government.
I have the honour to be,
Sir,
Your most obedient humble Servant,