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Virginia Statutes, Title 59.1

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Title 59.1, Title 59.1. Trade and Commerce

63 chapters · 804 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 59.1804 Ch 43, Chapter 43. Uniform Computer Informa…107 Ch 17, Chapter 17. Virginia Consumer Protec…69 Ch 29, Chapter 29. Horse Racing and Pari-mu…44 Ch 24, Chapter 24. Virginia Health Club Act.36 Ch 25, Chapter 25. Virginia Membership Camp…36 Ch 22, Chapter 22. Enterprise Zone Act.30 Ch 9, Chapter 9. Secondhand Articles.29 Ch 2, Chapter 2. Unfair Sales Act [Repealed].27 Ch 6, Chapter 6. Registration and Protecti…22 Ch 12, Chapter 12. Motor Fuels and Lubricat…20 Ch 42, Chapter 42. Fingerprinting in Connec…20 Ch 1, Chapter 1. Fair Trade Act [Repealed].17 Ch 44, Chapter 44. Virginia Telephone Priva…16 Ch 34, Chapter 34. Extended Service Contrac…15

12 sections·Filtered byTitle 59.1✕Ch 18✕

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-208 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: 1. "Contract for invention development services" means a contract by which an invention developer undertakes invention development services…
Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-209 Contracting requirements
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A. Every contract for invention development services shall be in writing and shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. A copy of the written contract shall be given to the customer at the time he signs the contract. B. If it is the invention developer's normal practice …
Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-210 Standard provisions for cover notice
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Every contract for invention development services shall have a conspicuous and legible cover sheet attached with the following notice imprinted thereon in boldface type of not less than 10-point size: 1. "This contract between you and an invention developer is regulated by Chapte…
Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-211 Interest in inventions prohibited
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No invention developer shall acquire any interest, partial or whole, in the title to the customer's invention or patent rights, unless the invention developer contracts to manufacture the invention and acquires such interest for such purpose at or about the time the contract for …

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-212 Reports to customer required

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With respect to every contract for invention development services, the invention developer shall deliver to the customer at the address specified in the contract at least at quarterly intervals throughout the term of the contract a written report which identifies the contract and…

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-213 Mandatory contract terms

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Every contract for invention development services shall set forth in boldface type of not less than ten-point size all of the following: 1. The terms and conditions of payment required by § 59.1-209. 2. A full, clear and concise description of the specific acts or services that t…

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-214 Remedies

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A. Any contract for invention development services which does not substantially comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter may be voidable at the option of the customer. Any contract for invention development services entered into in reliance upon any false, fraudulent…

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-215 Enforcement; civil penalty; restraint of violations

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A. For the purpose of enforcing this chapter, the Attorney General is hereby authorized to conduct investigations and hold hearings and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of accounts, books and documents by the issuance of subpoenas. B. The Attorney General sha…

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-215.1 Definitions

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As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: "Assertion of patent infringement" means (i) sending or delivering a demand letter to a target; (ii) threatening a target with litigation asserting, alleging, or claiming that the target has engaged in pate…

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-215.2 Bad faith assertions of patent infringement

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A. A person shall not make, in bad faith, an assertion of patent infringement. B. The following shall constitute indicia that a person's assertion of patent infringement was made in bad faith: 1. The demand letter does not contain: a. The number of the patent that is asserted, al…

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-215.3 Enforcement; remedies; civil investigative demands; assurances of voluntary compliance; restraining prohibited acts

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A. Whenever the Attorney General has reasonable cause to believe that any person has engaged in, or is engaging in, or is about to engage in, any violation of this chapter, the Attorney General is empowered to issue a civil investigative demand. The provisions of § 59.1-9.10 shal…

Va. Code Ann. § 59.1-215.4 Exemptions

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A demand letter or assertion of patent infringement that includes a claim for relief arising under 35 U.S.C. § 271 (e)(2) or 42 U.S.C. § 262 shall not be subject to the provisions of this chapter.