Bill Summary

by Stone Co Sponsors: Magar, Santiago CS Sponsors: Judiciary Committee, Civil Justice Subcommittee

Patent Infringement: Creates "Patent Troll Prevention Act"; prohibits bad faith assertions of patent infringement from being made; provides factors that courts may consider when determining whether allegation was or was not made in bad faith; authorizes courts to require patent infringement plaintiff to post bond under certain circumstances; limits bond amount; authorizes courts to waive bond requirement in certain circumstances; authorizes private rights of action for violations; authorizes courts to award certain relief to prevailing plaintiffs; provides exemptions. Effective Date: upon becoming a law

   H Civil Justice Subcommittee
   H Judiciary Committee