A person who procures for the person or another the filing of an application or the registration of a mark under this chapter by knowingly making a false or fraudulent representation or declaration, oral or written, or by any other fraudulent means, is liable to pay all damages sustained as a result of the filing or registration. The damages may be recovered by or on behalf of the injured party in any court of competent jurisdiction.

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 563 (H.B. 3141), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2012.