The names and insignias of political parties which have been duly filed with the Commission as provided in this subtitle, as well as the emblems of candidates or independent candidates, cannot be reproduced, forged, copied, or imitated by any natural or juridical person for business purposes without the previous written consent of the political party or its representative, or of the candidate concerned. Any natural or juridical person that uses said reproduction, forgery, copy, or imitation of a name, insignia, or emblem of a political party, candidate, or independent candidate for business purposes in Puerto Rico without the proper authorization shall be subject to a suit for damages, and if the case is resolved in favor of the plaintiff political party, candidate, or independent candidate, the sum of the indemnification shall never be less than the net profit obtained by the business entity or activity in question. The aggrieved political party, candidate, or independent candidate may appear before the Court of First Instance, pursuant to Chapter 403 of this subtitle, to request an order for the business to cease and desist the unauthorized use of its name, insignia, or didate may appear before the Court of First Instance, pursuant to Chapter 403 of this subtitle, to request an order for the business to cease and desist the unauthorized use of its name, insignia, or emblem.\nHistory —June 1, 2011, No. 78, § 7.012.
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