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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
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Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011 - Amends federal patent law to specify that the fine for falsely marked articles (articles falsely labeled or advertised to deceive the public into believing such articles are patented) is limited to $500, in the aggregate, for all offenses in connection with the same articles. Requires a person bringing a civil action against a violator to have suffered a competitive injury and limits such person's damages to $500.
AI Summary
This bill, the Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011, amends federal patent law to limit the penalty for falsely marking articles, meaning items falsely labeled or advertised to deceive the public into believing they are patented. Specifically, the fine for such offenses is capped at $500 in total for all related violations concerning the same articles. Furthermore, any individual or company bringing a civil lawsuit against someone who violates this false marking provision must demonstrate that they have suffered a competitive injury, and their recoverable damages are also limited to a maximum of $500.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet. (on 02/07/2011)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/243/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr243ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr243ih.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112hr243ih/pdf/BILLS-112hr243ih.pdf.pdf |
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