Definitions

Ala. Code § 8-12A-1 — under Title 8.

Ala. Code § 8-12A-1

The following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) DEMAND LETTER. A letter, e-mail, or other communication asserting or claiming that the target has engaged in patent infringement. (2) TARGET. A person located in this state that satisfies any of the following: a. Has received a demand letter alleging that a patent infringement has been made.

b. Has been threatened with litigation alleging patent infringement. c. The customers of which have received a demand letter asserting that the person’s product, service, or technology has infringed a patent.

History: (Act 2014-218, p. 686, §1.)