Patents and Technical Data Clause Samples

The "Patents and Technical Data" clause governs the ownership, use, and disclosure of patented inventions and technical information exchanged or developed under an agreement. It typically outlines which party retains rights to existing patents, how new inventions or technical data created during the collaboration are handled, and the extent to which such data can be shared or used by each party. This clause is essential for protecting intellectual property, ensuring that proprietary innovations and sensitive technical information are properly managed and that both parties understand their rights and obligations regarding such assets.
Patents and Technical Data. Appropriate patent and other intellectual property provisions shall be included in specific interagency agreements and any other agreements or contracts entered into by the participating agencies in order to implement this MOU. DOE patent and intellectual property policies shall apply to work performed by a DOE contractor, (▇.▇. ▇▇▇▇ and the Center). Rights to inventions made by United States Government employees shall be determined in accordance with Title 37, Part 501, of the Code of Federal Regulations (37 CFR Part 501), “Uniform Patent Policy for Rights in Inventions Made by Government Employees.”
Patents and Technical Data. All drawings, blueprints, specifications, and other technical data or information furnished by Globe pursuant to this Purchase Order shall remain the property of Globe and shall not be disclosed to others or used for manufacturing purposes for other than Globe's order, without Globe's prior written permission. Supplier agrees to indemnify Globe and its customers against all judgments, decrees, costs and expenses arising from any claim of infringement in connection with the use or sale of materials delivered pursuant to this Purchase Order, alone, or in combination according to Supplier's specifications or recommendations, unless the materials are specifically made for Globe from a design originated by Globe and such infringement shall have necessarily resulted from Supplier's compliance with special design requirements set forth in specification or drawings or blueprints furnished by Globe.
Patents and Technical Data. Disposition of rights to inventions made in any contract, grant or cooperative agreement under this Agreement with any small business firm.or domestic nonprofit organization will be in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 200-212. In all other contracts, grants or cooperative agreements under this Agreement, the Recipient/Performing Agency shall coordinate the disposition of rights to inventions with the DOE Patent Counsel. In both cases, the agency shall obtain for DOE substantially the same rights in data as those set forth in DOE's acquisition and assistance regulations when requested by DOE or as deemed appropriate by the agency.
Patents and Technical Data. Disposition of rights to inventions made under any contract, grant, or cooperative agreement under this Agreement with any small business firm or domestic nonprofit organization will be in accordance with U.S. Department of Energy Oak Ridge Operations Office of Assistant Chief Counsel for Intellectual Property, CC-10 P. 0. Box 2001 Oak Ridge, TN 37831 (Phone: ▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇)