Sec. 17.954. CONSTRUCTION OF SUBCHAPTER. This subchapter may not be construed to:
(1) limit rights and remedies available to the state or another person under any other law;
(2) alter or restrict the attorney general's authority under other law with regard to conduct involving claims of patent infringement; or
(3) prohibit a person who owns or has a right to license or enforce a patent from:
(A) notifying others of the person's ownership or right;
(B) offering the patent to others for license or sale;
(C) notifying any person of the person's infringement of the patent as provided by 35 U.S.C. Section 287; or
(D) seeking compensation for past or present infringement of the patent or for a license to the patent.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 856 (S.B. 1457), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Competition and Trade Practices
Chapter 17 - Deceptive Trade Practices
Subchapter L. Bad Faith Claims of Patent Infringement
Section 17.952. Bad Faith Claim of Patent Infringement Prohibited
Section 17.953. Enforcement by Attorney General; Injunction and Civil Penalty