Mathys Committee (Trade Mark Law)

HC Deb 02 August 1972 vol 842 cc142-3W

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when the Mathys Committee on British trade mark law and practice is expected to report; and whether a summary of the report will be made available to the public.

Mr. Noble

The Committee, which met on 24th July for the first time, hopes to report in 1973. Reports of this kind are normally published in full.

Mr. Skeet

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether the Mathys Committee will consider the effect on the value of British trade marks resulting from British involvement in the Common Market and Community law.

Mr. Noble

The Committee has invited evidence on all aspects, domestic and international, of trade mark law and will consider evidence on this subject if offered.