The use of “Marina." the Christian name of the Duchess of Kent, for trade mark purposes, has been prohibited by the Federal Government of Australia, in anticipation of ils wide commercial popularity. A proclamation declares that, under section 18 of the Trade Marks Act, the word "Marina” or “any word so nearly resembling it as to be likely to deceive” shall be prohibited. The use of “Marina” in the names of companies or firms, it is believed, will , probably also be prevented by State , legislation. The Commonwealth Gov- ; ernment’s action will prevent the trade marking of such names as "Marina chocolates” and "Marina hats,” which would probably have otherwise been widely used throughout Australia for ] describing large varieties of goods. j
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 August 1939, Page 9
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