Common use of Ownership of Documents and Materials Clause in Contracts

Ownership of Documents and Materials. A. All documents, records, programs, data, film, tape, articles, memoranda, and other materials developed under this Contract shall be considered “work for hire” and the Contractor transfers any ownership claim to the State and all such materials will be the property of the State. Use of these materials, other than related to contract performance by the Contractor, without the prior written consent of the State, is prohibited. The Contractor specifically releases to the State any property right which the Contractor may have to copyright, license, patent, or otherwise dispose of data, findings, recommendations, or other work product of this Contract. The Contractor shall provide the State full, immediate, and unrestricted access to the work product during the term of this Contract and as necessary thereafter.