Common use of Patents and Inventions Clause in Contracts

Patents and Inventions. The Contractor shall promptly and fully report to the Department any discovery or invention arising out of or developed in the course of performance of this Agreement. If the services under this Agreement are supported by a federal grant of funds, the Contractor shall promptly and fully report to the federal government for the federal government to make a determination as to whether patent protection on such invention shall be sought and how the rights in the invention or discovery, including rights under any patent issued thereon, shall be disposed of and administered in order to protect the public interest.

Appears in 29 contracts

Samples: Discretionary Funds Agreement, Discretionary Funds Agreement, Service Agreement

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