§ 11–1605
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 11-1605 (2026)
Title 11. Trade Regulation
Subtitle 16. Bad Faith Assertions of Patent Infringement
§ 11–1605LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In addition to any action by the Division or Attorney General authorized by Title 13 of this article, a target may bring an action in an appropriate court to recover for injury or loss sustained as a result of a violation of this subtitle.
(b)
If a target prevails in an action brought under this subtitle and is awarded damages, the court also may award:
(1)
Court costs and fees, including reasonable attorney’s fees;
(2)
Exemplary damages in an amount not to exceed the greater of:
(i)
$50,000; or
(ii)
Three times the total of damages, costs, and fees; and
(3)
Any equitable relief that the court considers appropriate.