CO129-359 - Governor Sir Lugard - 1909 [12] — Page 353

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were he to work the invention in this country,

whereas if he were to work it in Hong Kong

DRAFT.

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hut not in England, he would lose his patent

rights in the Colony. Such a position of

affairs would be both illogical end absurd.

It would suffice to remedy the

defect I have pointed out were revocation

under section 27 of 7 Edward VI Ch.29 made

7.

dependent on failure to work the invention

either in this country or in Hong Kong. I

suggest that the Hong Kong Ordinance of 1892

should be amended accordingly.

I have, etc.,

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