N.D. Cent. Code § 51-36-01: Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:

1."Demand letter" means a letter, electronic mail, or other communication asserting or claiming the target engaged in patent infringement.

2."Target" means any person:

a.That receives a demand letter or against whom an assertion or allegation of patent infringement is made;

b.That is threatened with litigation or against whom a lawsuit is filed alleging patent infringement; or

c.Whose customer receives a demand letter asserting that the person's product, service, or technology infringes a patent.