Common use of Requests for Waiver of Rights Clause in Contracts

Requests for Waiver of Rights. 1. Under NASA Patent Waiver Regulations, 14 C.F.R. Part 1245, Subpart 1, an advance waiver may be requested prior to execution of this Agreement, or within thirty (30) days afterwards. Waiver of an identified invention made and reported under this Agreement may still be requested, even if a request for an advance waiver was not made or was not granted. 2. Each request for waiver is by petition to the Administrator and shall include: a. an identification of the petitioner, its place of business and address; b. if petitioner is represented by counsel, the name, address, and telephone number of counsel; c. the signature of the petitioner or authorized representative; and d. the date of signature. 3. No specific form is required, but the petition should also contain: a. a statement that waiver of rights is requested under the NASA Patent Waiver Regulations; b. a clear indication of whether the petition is an advance waiver or a waiver of an individual identified invention;