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H.R. 557 (100th)

Intellectual Property Antitrust Protection Act of 1987

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

8 January 1987

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28 August 2025

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Summary

Intellectual Property Antitrust Protection Act of 1987 - Provides that agreements to convey rights to use, practice, or sublicense a patented invention, rights to use or sublicense a trade secret including related know how, or rights in a copyrighted work or mask work shall not be deemed to be illegal per se under the Federal antitrust laws or similar State laws. Limits the amount a person may recover in an antitrust claim based on such an agreement to the actual damages sustained, specified interest, and the cost of suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee.

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