Marking Statute
/ˈmɑːrkɪŋ ˈstætjuːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A statute requiring patentees to give public notice of their patent rights, typically by marking patented products with patent numbers to enable enforcement and recovery of damages.
The patentee must comply with the marking statute to claim damages for infringement prior to notice.
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- marking statute
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Commentary
Marking statutes are essential in patent law to ensure alleged infringers have constructive notice, affecting damage awards and enforcement strategies.
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