35 U.S.C. § 284: Damages

Citation: 35 U.S.C. § 284

Type: Statute

Jurisdiction: Federal

Issuing body: U.S. Congress

Status: In force

The court awards damages adequate to compensate for the infringement, but in no event less than a reasonable royalty, together with interest and costs. For egregious infringement the court may increase damages up to three times, under the Halo standard.

Related guides.

• Remedies: Damages, Injunctions, Enhanced Damages, and Fees
• Burdens and Standards of Proof

Sources.

• Cornell LII: 35 U.S.C. § 284

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