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title: O.C.G.A. § 10-1-774. Federal actions excluded.
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# O.C.G.A. § 10-1-774. Federal actions excluded.

A demand letter or civil action that includes a claim for relief arising under 35 U.S.C. Section 271(e) (2) or 42 U.S.C. Section 262 shall not be subject to the provisions of this article.

## History

Code 1981, § 10-1-774, enacted by Ga. L. 2014, p. 208, § 1/HB 809.

## U.s. Code.

Federal provisions on patent infringement and the regulation of biological products is codified at 35 U.S.C. § 271 and 42 U.S.C. § 262, respectively.