West Virginia § 47-2-11 - 47-2-11. Fraudulent registration.
Full text of West Virginia West Virginia Code § 47-2-11 — 47-2-11. Fraudulent registration., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-2-11. 47-2-11. Fraudulent registration.
Any person who shall for himself or herself, or on behalf of any other person, procure the filing or registration of any mark in the office of the secretary under the provisions hereof, by knowingly making any false or fraudulent representation or declaration, orally 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.
Source: official West Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About West Virginia § 47-2-11
What does West Virginia Code § 47-2-11 cover?
Section 47-2-11 ("47-2-11. Fraudulent registration.") is part of the West Virginia Code, the codified statutory law of West Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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