Warning

Info

Warning

Info

Warning

Info

LSDefine

Simple English definitions for legal terms

bad-faith enforcement

Read a random definition: transaction cost

A quick definition of bad-faith enforcement:

Bad-faith enforcement is when someone sues another person for using something they claim to own, even though they know that the other person is not actually doing anything wrong. This can happen with patents, which are like special rights to make or sell something. Sometimes, a person with a patent will sue someone else for using something similar, even though the patent doesn't really apply. This is not fair and can be against the law.

A more thorough explanation:

Bad-faith enforcement is a term used in patents. It refers to the act of a patent owner filing a lawsuit against someone for infringing their patent, even though they know that the accused product or process does not infringe or that the patent is invalid or unenforceable.

For example, if a company owns a patent for a specific type of technology, but they know that another company is not using that technology in their product, they may still file a lawsuit against that company for patent infringement. This would be considered bad-faith enforcement.

In an infringement action, a counterclaim can be made alleging that the patent owner knew that the accused product or process does not infringe or that the patent is invalid or unenforceable at the time of filing the lawsuit.

A counterclaim for bad-faith enforcement can be made under § 2 of the Sherman Act and under the common law of unfair competition. This means that the patent owner could face legal consequences for their actions.

bad-debt reserve | bad-faith filing

Warning

Info

General

General chat about the legal profession.
main_chatroom
👍 Chat vibe: 0 👎
Help us make LSD better!
Tell us what's important to you
medicine is a scam
join the ethically ambiguous legal field instead
Dkk
18:57
I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
19:05
i want a flat earther for president. i want a guy who posts on 4chan for president. i want someone who mogs for president.
Dkk
19:18
Exactly. My version of that awful poem.
Dkk
19:19
I can accept a president with maybe one or two of the poems traits hut good God, all of them??? No ty.
windyMagician
19:20
president who respects sex is crazy
windyMagician
19:20
we had bill clinton already
Dkk
19:21
Bill Clinton, first and last black president
windyMagician
19:23
I want to go running but my leg feels weird
windyMagician
19:23
it doesn't hurt its just tingly
Dkk
19:26
It needs more alcohol. You tingle when your nerves need watering.
19:27
try stretching it maybe to see what's up
windyMagician
19:27
stretches make me think it's just soreness
windyMagician
19:27
I'm sober lol
Dkk
19:38
Anyone else get the google notification that your LSD password has been compromised lol. LSD got hacked.
20:48
what.jpg @Dkk
CynicalOops
21:03
You think you just fell out of a coconut tree?
jackfrost11770
21:10
nope dk
CynicalOops
22:37
Calvinamala Harris
jackfrost11770
23:16
should i start using letterboxed again
Dkk
23:25
@jackfrost11770: if you want but like it aint for me
dk do u ever eat at bk
Dkk
23:48
@chickenburgahfart: I would do that in the Army if really desperate for food or if I had to work through lunch. One of the few fast food places I go to.
bk so slept on
Dkk
0:23
I will take In N Out everyday over it when I can though.
texaslawhopefully
1:22
In N Out is not only the best fast food place, but the prices too are fantastic
Dkk
1:27
Indeed, indeed.
LSD+ is ad-free, with DMs, discounts, case briefs & more.