Oregon Statutes 661.260 – Liability for false or fraudulent application; criminal penalties
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(1) A person that makes a false or fraudulent representation or declaration in an application to register a label, trademark, term, design, device or form of advertisement under ORS § 661.230, whether the person makes the representation or declaration verbally, in writing or by any other means, is liable in damages to a party that is entitled to bring an action under ORS § 661.250 or 661.270 for any injury the party suffers as a consequence of the person’s false or fraudulent representation or declaration.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 661.260
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) A false or fraudulent representation or declaration of the type described in subsection (1) of this section is a Class C misdemeanor. [Amended by 1987 c.158 § 129; 2015 c.277 § 12]