The case was' resumed on Wednesday. 5 Mr. H. H. Wong, manager of the Commercial Press, Ld., was the sole witness for the defence and gave evidence as to the development of the book, a dictionary. Under cross-examination he declared that the cost of their book would approximate $100,000 and, to the question as to the expected sale, said that he expected to sell several thousand copies. Mr. Krisel then wished_to know if he expected to lose $60,000 or $70,000, but witness contended that if sales reached 5,000 they would not lose any money; it was difficult in the case of such large volumes to give exact figures. He declared that it had been expected that the book would be out by the end of May, 1923, and that at the present time the contents were all prepared, the type set and the plates ready for printing.
When asked if there was - any similarity between the original book and the prospectus, he maintained that the similarity on the cover lay only in the circle, and that excepting circles, they were entirely different. They took no notice of trademarks on books and that the "C.P." on the design meant: "C" for commercial and "P"' for press, while at times they directed the printer to put these letters on and sonietimes the printers did so of their own volition.
Mr. Krisel—You said that you decided on the book cover design in June?—In June or a little later.
You received a letter from us about that /—Yes, as manager.
What did you do with the letter?—Handed it to counsel: with
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