California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 6 — Business RightsChapter 2 — Model State Trademark LawArticle 8 — Fraudulent RegistrationSection 14240
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.
Notes
Establishes liability for anyone who procures filing or registration of a mark under this chapter by knowingly making a false or fraudulent oral or written representation or declaration, or by another fraudulent means. The person is liable for all damages caused by the filing or registration, recoverable by or for the injured party in a court of competent jurisdiction.
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