HC Deb 23 August 1909 vol 9 cc1912-3W
Mr. CROYDON MARKS

asked the President of the Board of Trade what number of applications for British patents were received from persons resident in Germany, France, Austria, Hungary, Canada, and the United States of America during; the seven months ending 31st July in 1909, 1908, 1907, and 1906, respectively?

Mr. TENNANT

The following statement gives the information desired by my hon. Friend:—

Number of applications for British patents received from persons resident in Germany, France, Austria-Hungary, Canada, and the United States of America, from 1st January to 31st July, inclusive, during the years 1906, 1907, 1908, and 1909.

Year. No. of Applications received from all Countries. Number of Applications received from:
Germany. France. Austria-Hungary. Canada. U.S.A.
1906 … … … 17,273 1,920 580 280 108 1,918
1907 … … … 17,560 2,000 620 253 129 1,910
1908 … … … 16,803 1,822 670 234 107 1,595
1909 … … … 17,869 1,735 560 192 118 1,579