Bad faith assertions of patent infringement; extend repealer on prohibitions against.

HB 957 reenacts Mississippi's laws prohibiting bad faith patent infringement claims and extends the expiration date of these provisions from 2023 to July 1, 2028. The law directly affects businesses targeted by patent infringement demands, requiring patent holders to include specific details (like patent numbers and factual allegations) in communications to avoid being deemed bad faith. It establishes remedies for affected businesses, including actual damages, triple punitive damages, and attorney fees if they win a lawsuit against violators. The law also clarifies exemptions for state institutions, universities, and legitimate patent enforcement activities.