Model State Trademark LawFraudulent Registration

Section § 14240

Explanation

If someone registers a trademark using lies or fraudulent claims, whether for themselves or someone else, they are responsible for paying any damages that result. The injured party can recover these damages through court.

Any person who, either for himself or herself or on behalf of another person, procures the filing or registration of any mark pursuant to this chapter by knowingly making any false or fraudulent representation or declaration, either orally or in writing, or by any other fraudulent means shall be liable to pay all damages sustained as a consequence of the filing or registration, to be recovered by or on behalf of the party injured thereby in any court of competent jurisdiction.
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