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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.