Alabama § 8-12A-1 - Definitions.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-12A-1 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-12A-1. Definitions.
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.
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