Object of the Law

Means of Improvements and Skill of Invention no Criterion

The Privilege being a Monopoly, the Subject of it must be material

Solution of two Questions on this Hypothesis

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Utility proved by Improvement in the Result

Improvement in Result bears no Proportion to change in the Steps of

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Public Interest the great Test

Importer placed on the same Footing with Originator of an Invention

Repeal of the Conditions limiting the Number of Persons to be inte-

Power of the Lord Chancellor in Cases of accidental Delay

Opposition at the Great Seal

Filing Complete Specification

Extension of Time

Copies of Specifications transmitted to Scotland and Ireland..

CHAPTER V.

THE GRANT AND ITS CONSTRUCTION.

Reservation of the Royal Prerogative by the Statute of Monopolies..

Principle of Interpretation of Royal Grants at the present Day

Form of Letters-patent

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Power of the Master of the Rolls to amend the Records of Chancery

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Entry of Disclaimer is no Admission of Invalidity of the Patent

Disclaimer admissible in Evidence in Scire Facias

Confirmation a Reward for Ingenuity, Industry and Enterprize

Extension of Term of Letters-patent formerly by Special Act..

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Power of the Crown to prevent the issue of the renewed Letters-patent

Scire Facias unaffected by the Powers of summary Revocation re-

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