The affixation of
such notice is not a condition of protection under this chapter, but
shall constitute prima facie evidence of notice of protection.
(b) The notice referred to in subsection (a) shall consist of-
(1) the words "mask work", the symbol *M*, or the symbol [M in a circle]
(the letter M in a circle); and
(2) the name of the owner or owners of the mask work or an abbreviation
by which the name is recognized or is generally known.
Section 910. Enforcement of exclusive rights [5]
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, any person who
violates any of the exclusive rights of the owner of a mask work under
this chapter, by conduct in or affecting commerce, shall be liable as an
infringer of such rights. As used in this subsection, the term "any
person" includes any State, any instrumentality of a State, and any
officer or employee of a State or instrumentality of a State acting in
his or her official capacity. Any State, and any such instrumentality,
officer, or employee, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter
in the same manner and to the same extent as any nongovernmental entity.
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