'etric System Sample Clauses
The 'Metric System' clause establishes that all measurements, dimensions, and quantities referenced in the agreement will be based on the metric system of units. In practice, this means that specifications such as lengths, weights, and volumes must be provided in meters, kilograms, liters, and other metric units, rather than imperial or other measurement systems. This clause ensures consistency and clarity in technical documentation and reduces the risk of errors or misunderstandings arising from unit conversions.
'etric System. The Grantee agrees to "se the metric system of meas"rement in its 'ro#ect activities to the e*tent practicable, in conformance +ith applicable reg"lations, g"idelines, and policies that 0.G. HAT or FRA may iss"e. The -etric €onversion Act of 17<2, as amended by the Amnib"s Trade and €ompetitiveness Act of 1744 (12 0.G.€. (52!, designates the metric system of meas"rement as the preferred system of +eights and meas"res for 0nited Gtates trade and commerce, and it re)"ires that each agency "se the metric system of meas"rement in its proc"rements, grants, and other b"siness> related activities, e*cept to the e*tent that s"ch "se is impracticable or li%▇▇▇ to ca"se significant inefficiencies or loss of mar%ets to 0.G. firms. 1&. Patent "ights:
1. . f any invention, improvement, or discovery of the Grantee or any of its third party contractors is conceived or first act"ally red"ced to practice in the co"rse of or "nder this 'ro#ect, and that invention, improvement, or discovery is patentable "nder the la+s of the 0nited Gtates of America or any foreign co"ntry, the Grantee agrees to notify FRA immediately and provide a detailed report. The rights and responsibilities of the Grantee, third party contractors and FRA +ith respect to s"ch invention, improvement, or discovery +ill be determined in accordance +ith applicable Federal la+s, reg"lations, policies, and any +aiver thereof.