2016 US Code
Title 17 - Copyrights
Chapter 13 - Protection of Original Designs
Sec. 1327 - Penalty for false representation

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Citation 17 U.S.C. § 1327 (2016)
Section Name §1327. Penalty for false representation
Section Text

Whoever knowingly makes a false representation materially affecting the rights obtainable under this chapter for the purpose of obtaining registration of a design under this chapter shall pay a penalty of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000, and any rights or privileges that individual may have in the design under this chapter shall be forfeited.

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(Added Pub. L. 105–304, title V, §502, Oct. 28, 1998, 112 Stat. 2915.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 17 - COPYRIGHTS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 17 - COPYRIGHTS
CHAPTER 13 - PROTECTION OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS
Sec. 1327 - Penalty for false representation
Contains section 1327
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large Reference 112 Stat. 2915
Public Law References Public Law 105-304
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