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[CITE: 17USC1322]

 
                          TITLE 17--COPYRIGHTS
 
               CHAPTER 13--PROTECTION OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS
 
Sec. 1322. Injunctions

    (a) In General.--A court having jurisdiction over actions under this 
chapter may grant injunctions in accordance with the principles of 
equity to prevent infringement of a design under this chapter, 
including, in its discretion, prompt relief by temporary restraining 
orders and preliminary injunctions.
    (b) Damages for Injunctive Relief Wrongfully Obtained.--A seller or 
distributor who suffers damage by reason of injunctive relief wrongfully 
obtained under this section has a cause of action against the applicant 
for such injunctive relief and may recover such relief as may be 
appropriate, including damages for lost profits, cost of materials, loss 
of good will, and punitive damages in instances where the injunctive 
relief was sought in bad faith, and, unless the court finds extenuating 
circumstances, reasonable attorney's fees.

(Added Pub. L. 105-304, title V, Sec. 502, Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 
2914.)