H.R. 243 (112th): Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011

Introduced:
Jan 07, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Robert Latta [R-OH5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 7, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 07, 2011
Referred to Committee Jan 07, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Judiciary

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Full Title

To amend title 35, United States Code, to modify the penalty for false marking, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jan 07, 2011.
2 pages

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1/7/2011--Introduced.
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.

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United States Code

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  • Title 35: PATENTS
  • Part III: PATENTS AND PROTECTION OF PATENT RIGHTS
  • Chapter 29: REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF PATENT, AND OTHER ACTIONS
  • Section 292: False marking