Judge Clarifies Patent Act Immunity, Excludes Software Licensing Firms from Protection

A recent ruling by a federal judge in San Antonio clarifies the scope of the Patent Act’s immunity provisions for physicians. The judge stated that while the act provides broad immunity to physicians against patent lawsuits, this protection does not extend to companies that merely license their products to medical providers. Specifically, this decision affects a wellness software licensing company, which, according to the judge, is not shielded under the immunity designed for medical professionals. Those interested in further details of the case can access the full discussion here.