searchable networked intellectual property electronic resource sniper bulletin may 2004 note due to copyright requirements ip australia library is unable directly supply copies of these articles readers outside please contact your local obtain by interlibrary loan discovery house po box 200 woden act 2600 phone 02 6283 2058 fax 6282 5810 email ipaustralia gov au page 2 number 00415 author spear brian title abolish the patent system in cipa journal vol 33 iss 3 march pp 163 164 abstract history england rarity patents 1850 reform 1820 heroic inventor introduction systems other european nations after abolitionist debate subject 00452 heavner b brett absolutely fair us supreme court hear use case trademark world 166 april 40 42 descriptive as an absolute defence trade mark infringement kp permanent make up inc v lasting impression united states prevention consumer confusion words for products and services