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.
History. Ga. L. 1952, p. 134, § 15; Ga. L. 1963, p. 463, § 10.
Structure Georgia Code
Chapter 1 - Selling and Other Trade Practices
Article 16 - Trademarks, Service Marks, and Trade Names
Part 1 - Registration and Use of Trademarks and Service Marks
§ 10-1-440. When Trademark or Service Mark Used in State; Definitions
§ 10-1-441. Registration of Marks — When Marks Ineligible
§ 10-1-442. Registration of Marks — Application; Fee
§ 10-1-444. Registration of Marks
§ 10-1-445. Registration of Marks — Duration; Renewal; Fee
§ 10-1-446. Assignment of Mark and Registration; Recordation; Fee; New Certificate
§ 10-1-447. Record of Registrations and Renewals to Be Kept by Secretary of State
§ 10-1-448. Cancellation of Registrations
§ 10-1-449. Damages for Fraud or False Representation in Registering Mark
§ 10-1-450. Civil Action for Infringement of Registered Mark
§ 10-1-452. Common-Law Rights in Marks Not Affected
§ 10-1-453. Unauthorized and Deceitful Use of Name or Seal a Misdemeanor