http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1125 http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1125 and http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1117 http://www.law.

http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1125 http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1125 and http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1117 http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/15/1117 First section says that someone using a misleading word or term "shall be liable in a civil action by any person who believes that he or she is or is likely to be damaged by such act." Second section says a winning plaintiff is entitled to profits, and up to treble damages.