HC Deb 07 April 1909 vol 3 c1252W
Mr. CROYDON MARKS

asked the President of the Board of Trade what number of applications for patents were filed at the British Patent Office from America, Germany, and France during the three months ending 31st March, 1908, and during the three months ending 31st March, 1909?

Mr. TENNANT

The following statement gives the information desired:—

Number of applications for patents from
U.S.A. Germany. France.
1st January to 31st March, 1908 657 755 317
1st January to 31st March, 1909 592 710 225