Common use of Patentable Inventions or Discoveries Clause in Contracts

Patentable Inventions or Discoveries. If explicitly provided in a separate written agreement between the Contractor and the Customer that sets forth the transfer of ownership rights, any inventions or discoveries developed in the course, or as a result, of services in connection with the Contract that are patentable pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 101 are the sole property of the State of Florida. Contractor must inform the Customer of any inventions or discoveries developed or made through performance of the Contract specifically for the Customer, and such inventions or discoveries will be referred to the Florida Department of State for a determination on whether patent protection will be sought. The State of Florida will be the sole owner of all patents resulting from any invention or discovery made through performance of the Contract specifically for the Customer.

Patentable Inventions or Discoveries. If explicitly provided in a separate written agreement between the Contractor and the Customer that sets forth the transfer of ownership rights, any inventions or discoveries developed in the course, or as a result, of services in connection with the Contract that are patentable pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 101 are the sole property of the State of Florida. Contractor must inform the Customer of any inventions or discoveries developed or made through performance of the Contract specifically for the CustomerContract, and such inventions or discoveries will be referred to the Florida Department of State for a determination on whether patent protection will be sought. The State of Florida will be the sole owner of all patents resulting from any invention or discovery made through performance of the Contract specifically for the CustomerContract.