DIRECT MOLDING PROCESS

MCL ch. 445, subtit. Act 362 of 1982

in effect

MCL 445.621 “Direct molding process” defined.

445.621. “Direct molding process” defined. Sec. 1. As used in this act, "direct molding process" means any manufacturing process in which an original product is used as a pattern for making a mold which mold is used to manufacture copies of that product. 1982, Act 362, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983

MCL 445.622 Prohibited conduct.

445.622. Prohibited conduct. Sec. 2. (1) A person shall not manufacture for the purpose of sale, by use of a direct molding process, a product manufactured by another person without the permission of that other person. (2) A person shall not sell a product manufactured in violation of subsection (1). 1982, Act 362, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983

MCL 445.623 Civil action for injunctive relief; damages, attorney's fees, and costs.

445.623. Civil action for injunctive relief; damages, attorney's fees, and costs. Sec. 3. A person injured by a violation of this act may bring a civil action for injunctive relief. In addition, an injured person is entitled to actual damages caused by the violation, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs. 1982, Act 362, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983

MCL 445.624 Applicability of act.

445.624. Applicability of act. Sec. 4. This act shall not apply to a product which is manufactured using a mold made before January 1, 1983. 1982, Act 362, Eff. Mar. 30, 1983

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