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H.R.243: Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about commerce
- Introduced Jan. 7, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, Competition and the Internet.
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| Jan. 7, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Robert E. Latta (R-Ohio) |