Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 89754, Nov. 13, 2024.
In certain contracting situations, such as those involving research, development, or demonstration projects, consideration should be given to the impact of third party-owned patents covering technology that may be incorporated in the project which patents may ultimately affect widespread commercial use of the project results. In such situations, Patent Counsel shall be consulted to determine what modifications, if any, are to be made to the utilization of the Authorization and Consent and Patent Indemnity provisions or what other action might be deemed appropriate.
authority: Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended (
42 U.S.C. 2168,
2182,
2201; Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974 (
42 U.S.C. 5908); Department of Energy National Security and Military Applications of Nuclear Energy Authorization Act of 1987 (
42 U.S.C. 7261a.); Department of Energy Organization Act (
42 U.S.C. 7101
source: 49 FR 12004, Mar. 28, 1984, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 48 CFR 927.201-1