893.543/9–344: Telegram
The Ambassador in China (Gauss) to the Secretary of State
Chungking, September 3,
1944—3 p.m.
[Received September 3—11:10 a.m.]
[Received September 3—11:10 a.m.]
1495. National Herald yesterday’s date publishes translation of “war time regulations for foreign merchants applying for extension of trade-mark registration term” regularly promulgated by Ministry of Economic Affairs on August 14, 1944 (Department’s 245, February 17, 9 p.m., and 640, May 12, 3 p.m.34). Following is summary of [translation?]:
- (1)
- Article 7 of trade-mark law not applicable in wartime to foreign merchants desiring to extend trade mark registrations.
- (2)
- Foreign merchants should apply to Trade-Mark Bureau in name of original applicant producing certificate from Consul or Commercial Attaché in China, certificate of nationality, and other relevant documents and fees.
- (3)
- If documents mentioned in 2 unprocurable because of war conditions, foreign merchants may apply directly to Ministry of Economic Affairs forwarding appropriate fees as temporary expedient. Trade-Mark Bureau may after consideration fix period of time within which applicant must obtain trade-mark required documents and complete registration.
- (4)
- Application for extension of trade-mark registration should be made within 6 months from date of lapse, but period of time may be extended for additional 6 months [as?] war measure in accordance with article 10 of trade-mark law. Exclusive right of trade-mark shall remain valid during period of extension.
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