An inquiry into the nature of the trade-mark is of considerable
interest, because there is a tendency to extend the notion of the trade-
mark beyond its proper and original limits. Thus, things which do
not constitute trade-marks are protected as if they were trade-marks.
This tendency is observed principally but not solely in those countries
where an action for unfair competition is not allowed, as has been the
case in Holland.' Hence it is of some importance to circumscribe
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