Introduced
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To authorize damages for the target of a patent infringement claim that is made in bad faith. Actual damages plus "exemplary" damages of triple the actual loss would be authorized, plus costs. If the target demonstrates a “reasonable likelihood” that the claim is made in bad faith then the court could order the claim seeker to post a bond equal to the target’s likely legal expenses.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the House 107 to 0 (details)
To authorize damages for the target of a patent infringement claim that is made in bad faith. Actual damages plus "exemplary" damages of triple the actual loss would be authorized, plus costs. If the target demonstrates a “reasonable likelihood” that the claim is made in bad faith then the court could order the claim seeker to post a bond equal to the target’s likely legal expenses.
Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)
To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.
