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cate issued in accordance with § 5. It is, however, left to their discretion to demand beforehand security for abuse and injury to the accused. At the same time as the order is issued for confiscation or other custody, the authorities are to direct the pattern deposited with the Chamber of Commerce and Trade to be sent in, in accordance with § 23.

§ 25 .

If it is found that an infringement of the pattern-right has taken place, the custody of infringed articles in question are to remain under official seal till the expiration of the term of protection, and arrangements are to be made for the care of same at the expense and risk of the delinquent, provided some other arrangement is not made between the parties concerned, or the suitable alteration of it effected under official supervision.

§ 26.

If the accused is proved innocent, and the plaint to have been made maliciously, Penalty inflicted on the authorities may sentence the plaintiff to a fine not exceeding 300 florins, which mallcl0US P lamtlirs - goes to the local poor-box, without prejudice to the claim of the accuser to compensation.

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