Georgia § 10-1-449 - Damages for fraud or false representation in registering mark.
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§ 10-1-449. Damages for fraud or false representation in registering mark.
Any person who shall for himself or on behalf of any person procure the filing or registration of any trademark or service mark in the office of the Secretary of State under the provisions of this part, by knowingly making any false or fraudulent representation or declaration, verbally or in writing, or by any other fraudulent means, shall be liable to pay all damages sustained in consequence of such filing or registration, to be recovered by or on behalf of the party injured thereby in any court of competent jurisdiction. (Ga. L. 1952, p. 134, § 15; Ga. L. 1963, p. 463, § 10.)
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