Alabama § 8-12A-4 - Enforcement and Licensing of Patent.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 8-12A-4 — Enforcement and Licensing of Patent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-12A-4. Enforcement and Licensing of Patent.
Provided that the assertion of patent infringement is not made in bad faith, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to deem it a violation of this chapter for any person who owns or has the right to license or enforce a patent to advise others of that ownership or right of license or enforcement; to communicate to others that the patent is available for license or sale; to notify another of the infringement of that patent pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 287; or to seek compensation on account of a past or present infringement, or for a license to the patent, when it is reasonable to believe that the person from whom compensation is sought may owe such compensation or may need or want such a license to practice the patent.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 8-12A-4
What does Code of Alabama § 8-12A-4 cover?
Section 8-12A-4 ("Enforcement and Licensing of Patent.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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