Ala. Code § 8-12A-1: Definitions.

The following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) DEMAND LETTER. A letter, e-mail, or other communication asserting or claiming that the target has engaged in patent infringement.

(2) TARGET. A person located in this state that satisfies any of the following:

a. Has received a demand letter alleging that a patent infringement has been made.

b. Has been threatened with litigation alleging patent infringement.

c. The customers of which have received a demand letter asserting that the person’s product, service, or technology has infringed a patent.