An Act to protect innovation and entrepreneurship in the Commonwealth

This bill creates new legal protections for Massachusetts businesses targeted by questionable patent infringement claims. It prohibits companies from sending vague or deceptive "demand letters" threatening litigation without providing specific patent details, factual infringement evidence, or reasonable negotiation terms. Businesses making such "bad faith" claims face lawsuits where victims can recover damages, attorney fees, and up to $50,000 or three times the damages, whichever is greater. The law directly affects Massachusetts-based companies receiving these demands and targets patent holders who misuse the legal system to pressure businesses without valid claims.