Title 17 — CopyrightsRelease 119-73
§1327 Penalty for false representation
Title 17 › Chapter CHAPTER 13— - PROTECTION OF ORIGINAL DESIGNS › § 1327
Summary
If someone lies to get a design registered and it affects their design rights, they must pay $500–$1,000 and lose those rights.
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Title 17, §1327
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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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17 U.S.C. § 1327
Title 17 — Copyrights
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73