§ 33. Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what action his Department is taking regarding British trade marks previously recognised in Japan, particulars of which were lost in the earthquake in that country; and whether the Japanese Government have raised any difficulty regarding the re-registration of British trade marks?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKApplication for the re-registration of trade mark rights in Japan registered in that country at the date of the earthquake of 1923, must be made by the owners of such trade marks. I am not aware that any special difficulty exists in connection with the re-registration of such marks.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the Japanese Government have refused to re-register a great many of these trade marks?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKIf the hon. Member will let me know any cases which have come to his knoweldge, I shall be glad to look into them.