Patents - December 19, 1903

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A PATENT GIVES you an exclusive right to your invention for a term of seyenteen years. . You can 'sell, l ease , mortgage it, assign portions of it, and grant licenses to man ufacture under it. Our Patent system is responsible for much of our industrial progress and our success in competing in the markets of the w orld. The value of a successful Patent is in no degree commensurate with the almost nom inal cost of obtaining it. In order to obtain a Patent it is necessary to employ a Patent Attorney to prepare the specifications and draw the claims. This is a special branch of the legal profession which can only be conducted successfully by experts. For nearly sixty years we have acted as solicitors for thou sands of clients in all parts of the world. Our vast experience enables us to prepare and prosecute Patent cases and Trade Marks at a minimum of expense. Our work is of one quality and the rates are the same to rich and poor. Our unbiased opinion freely given. We are happy to consult with you in person or by letter as to the probable patentability of your invention .Hand Book on Patents, Trade Marks, Etc., Sent Free on Application MUNN .CO.. . Solicitors 'Patents. Main Office, 361 BROADWAY, NEW YO..

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