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The Statement contained in their letter of Aug. 2.1882, to the effect that they are no successors of Bass & Co. and transfers of their business, such as the good Affidavit having annexed to it certified copies of the register of Transfer (which they say has been made in the English Registration Office) and of the documents upon which that register of transfer was made. Having regard to the rights of the firm registered as proprietors of the old trade mark, it would be best in such cases as a rule to furnish upon this precaution before granting the new registration. But in the present instance, seeing that there is no reason to doubt the bona fides of the applicants, I think registration might be granted at once, but the company might be notified that this is done conditionally, and that if they fail to furnish the above documents within some reasonable time, say 4 months, the registration is liable to be cancelled.
(02) Edward O'Malley
Feb. 26. 1883.