Mr. ROBB:
This amendment is necessary under the terms of the International convention and to make this legislation conform to the Patent Act in that regard.
Section agreed to. On section 3-Filing of application already filed in another country. (Mr. Robb.]
Mr. ROBB:
Copies of this bill when printed and of the Patent Act were sent over to the British authorities. We have not advanced the bill furthe. because some days ago we received a cable from them requesting that certain slight amendments be made so thao the bill might very properly conform to the regulations. To meet the British government's requirements I propose to move the following.
That clause 3 of bill No. 21 be amended by adding an "s" to the word "section" in the first line and substituting for the word "is the word "are" in said line and by adding to said clause the following:
50. Any trade mark the proprietor of which is an association the existence of which is not contrary to the law of the country to which such association belongs, even if such association does not possess an industrial or commercial establishment may be registered under this act upon compliance with the requirements thereof and on such particular conditions as may be established by regulations to be made by the minister with the approval of the Governor in Council.
The object is to put co-operative associations on the same basis as incorporated companies or individuals.
Sir HENRY DRAYTON:
Clause 3 as
drafted, it seems to me, simply provides for a retroactive right to the extent of four months. Is that right?
The CHAIRMAN:
That is what it says.
Mr. ROBB:
After filing here at home the
applicant would have four months to register in other countries.
Sir HENRY DRAYTON:
The foreigner
after registering in his own market has four months in which to make registration in Canada, and when he registers here his registration is retroactive to the same extent?
Mr. ROBB:
Yes.
Sir HENRY DRAYTON:
WThy is the four months fixed? Is this in conformity with the Berne convention?
Mr. ROBB:
The commissioner tells me
that this is part of the regulations of the convention.
Sir HENRY DRAYTON:
That is the
Berne convention?
Mr. ROBB:
Yes.
Amendment agreed to. Section as amended agreed to. Bill reported read the third time and passed.
On the motion of Mr. Graham for the adjournment of the House.
Sir HENRY DRAYTON:
What will be the
business for Monday?
Cabinet Appointments
Mr. GRAHAM:
We will begin with the French treaty, followed by the .Immigration Act, and other resolutions and bills, if reached, that may be on the order paper.
Sir HENRY DRAYTON:
There is not going to be any Supply on Monday?
Mr. GRAHAM:
No Supply.
Sir HENRY DRAYTON:
My reason for asking that question is that there had been a discussion on the subject between the Minister of Finance and myself.