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126th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 1660 |
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LR 2647(01) |
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An Act Regarding
Bad Faith Assertions of Patent Infringement |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Sen. Haskell of Cumberland |
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Committee: Judiciary |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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Minor cost increase - General Fund
Minor revenue increase - General Fund |
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| Correctional
and Judicial Impact Statements |
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Increases the
number of civil suits.
The collection of additional filing fees may also increase General Fund
revenue by minor amounts. |
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| Fiscal Detail and Notes |
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Additional costs
to the Department of the Attorney General associated with implementing the
requirements of this legislation can be absorbed within existing budgeted
resources. |
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