NY A10707

Creates Article 24-E of General Business Law prohibiting bad faith assertions of patent infringement in New York.

Establishes a presumption of bad faith when a person asserting patent infringement is not engaging in or does not intend to engage in bona fide use of the patent in production, development, licensing, or commercialization of goods or services.

Lists 10 factors courts must consider when assessing bad faith, including demand letter content, patent analysis, licensing history, claim merit, and prior enforcement history.

Allows civil actions by recipients of bad faith assertions with penalties including equitable relief, attorney's fees, and exemplary damages of $50,000 or three times actual damages, whichever is greater.

Authorizes the Attorney General to seek injunctions and impose civil penalties up to $50,000 per bad faith assertion for persistent violations.