Contents of communication initiating claim.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 14

(a) (1) An allegation of infringement. (2) A request for compensation, either expressed or implied. (3) A citation to the patent(s) or copyright(s) alleged to be infringed. (4) In the case of a patent infringement claim, a sufficient designation to permit identification of the accused subject matter (e.g. article(s) or process(es)) alleged to infringe the patent(s), giving the commercial designation, if known to the claimant, or, in the case of a copyright infringement claim, the accused subject matter (e.g. act(s) or work(s)) alleged to infringe the copyright. (5) In the case of a patent infringement claim, a designation of at least one claim of each patent alleged to be infringed or, in the case of a copyright infringement claim, a copy of each work alleged to be infringed. (6) As an alternative to paragraphs (a)(4) and (5) of this section, certification that the claimant has made a bona fide attempt to determine the accused subject matter, which is alleged to infringe the patent(s), or the accused subject matter alleged to infringe the copyright(s), but was unable to do so, giving reasons and stating a reasonable basis for the claimant's belief that the patent(s) or copyright(s) is being infringed. (b) (1) A copy of the asserted patent(s) and identification of all claims of the patent(s) alleged to be infringed. (2) Identification of all procurements known to the claimants that involve the accused item(s) or process(es), including the identity of the vendor(s) or contracto

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 14:§ 1245.202