What is the intersection between this pledge and the “experimental use” exception under patent law or the exception under Section 271(e)(1) of the Patent Act?
The pledge is independent of, and in addition to, any available exceptions and exemptions under applicable patent law. It does not affect the availability of those exceptions. However, it should be kept in mind that the courts have drastically narrowed the experimental use exception so that in many cases it will not be applicable.
