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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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50 sections with “licenses”: the first 40

  • DFARS 252.227-7013 Rights in Technical Data—Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
    …r or has obtained for the Government the license rights necessary to perfect a license or licenses in the deliverable data of the appropriate scope set forth in paragraph (c) of this clause, and has affixed a statement of the license or lic…
  • FAR 27.302 Policy.
    …e contractor or assignee that reasonable but unsuccessful efforts have been made to grant licenses on similar terms to potential licensees that would be likely to manufacture substantially in the United States or that under the circumstance…
  • DFARS 252.227-7014 Rights in Other Than Commercial Computer Software and Other Than Commercial Computer Software Documentation.
    …r or has obtained for the Government the license rights necessary to perfect a license or licenses in the deliverable software or documentation of the appropriate scope set forth in paragraph (c) of this clause, and prior to delivery of suc…
  • DFARS 252.227-7018 Rights in Other Than Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software—Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program.
    …r or has obtained for the Government the license rights necessary to perfect a license or licenses in the deliverable data or software of the appropriate scope set forth in paragraph (c) of this clause and, prior to delivery of such— (1) T…
  • FAR 12.212 Computer software.
    …l computer software or commercial computer software documentation shall be acquired under licenses customarily provided to the public to the extent such licenses are consistent with Federal law and otherwise satisfy the Government's needs. …
  • FAR 52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States.
    …h the Contractor and the Contractor employee using such weapon. (j) Vehicle or equipment licenses. Contractor personnel shall possess the required licenses to operate all vehicles or equipment necessary to perform the contract in the area …
  • FAR 52.227-11 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor.
    …corporate structure of which the Contractor is a part, and includes the right to grant sublicenses to the extent the Contractor was legally obligated to do so at contract award. The license is transferable only with the written approval of …
  • FAR 52.227-13 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Government.
    …corporate structure of which the Contractor is a part, and includes the right to grant sublicenses to the extent the Contractor was legally obligated to do so at contract award. The license is transferable only with the written approval of …
  • DFARS 227.7202-1 Policy.
    …mputer software or commercial computer software documentation shall be acquired under the licenses customarily provided to the public unless such licenses are inconsistent with Federal procurement law or do not otherwise satisfy user needs.…
  • DFARS 227.7203-2 Acquisition of other than commercial computer software and computer software documentation and associated rights.
    … Other contracting or licensing mechanisms including priced options, specially negotiated licenses, direct licensing between contractors for qualifying second sources, data escrow agreements, deferred delivery solutions, and subscription ag…
  • DFARS 227.7203-9 Copyright.
    …ting on its behalf, may exercise these rights varies for each of the standard data rights licenses obtained under the clause. When non-standard license rights in computer software or computer software documentation will be negotiated, negot…
  • DFARS 252.225-7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.
    …ammunition are returned as directed by the Contracting Officer. (k) Vehicle or equipment licenses. Contractor personnel shall possess the required licenses to operate all vehicles or equipment necessary to perform the contract in the desig…
  • DFARS 252.227-7010 License to other Government agencies.
    …tment or agency; Provided, however, that as to royalties which accrue under such separate licenses, reports and payments shall be made directly to the Contractor by each such other department or agency pursuant to the terms of such separate…
  • DFARS 252.227-7038 Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor (Large Business).
    …orporate structure of which the Contractor is a part; (B) Includes the right to grant sublicenses to the extent the Contractor was legally obligated to do so at the time of contract award; and (C) Is transferable only with the approval of…
  • FAR 22.1703 Policy.
    …ployee to the employee's identity or immigration documents, such as passports or drivers' licenses, regardless of issuing authority; (5)(i) Using misleading or fraudulent practices during the recruitment of employees or offering of employm…
  • FAR 27.304-1 General.
    …ing march-in rights, agencies shall follow the procedures set forth in 37 CFR 401.6. (h) Licenses and assignments under contracts with nonprofit organizations. If the contractor is a nonprofit organization, paragraph (i) of the clause at 5…
  • FAR 27.305-1 Goals.
    … the Government in filed patent applications are documented by formal instruments such as licenses or assignments; and (5) Expeditious commercial utilization of subject inventions is achieved. (b) If a subject invention is made under a co…
  • FAR 27.305-3 Securing invention rights acquired by the Government.
    …at effect. (b) Agencies may, by supplemental instructions, develop suitable assignments, licenses, and other papers evidencing any rights of the Government in patents or patents applications. These instruments should be recorded in the U.S…
  • FAR 27.405-1 Special works.
    …sound recordings, etc., may include limitations in connection with talent releases, music licenses, and the like that are consistent with the purposes for which the works are acquired. (c) Paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of the clause, which enables …
  • FAR 27.405-3 Commercial computer software.
    …l computer software or commercial computer software documentation shall be acquired under licenses customarily provided to the public to the extent the license is consistent with Federal law and otherwise satisfies the Government's needs. T…
  • FAR 27.409 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses
    … sound recordings, etc. may include limitations in connection with talent releases, music licenses, and the like that are consistent with the purposes for which the data is acquired. (4) The clause may be modified in accordance with paragr…
  • FAR 45.602-2 Reutilization priorities.
    …ee 45.603-3(b)(5)) in accordance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, applicable state licenses, applicable Federal regulations, and agency regulations.
  • FAR 49.603-1 Fixed-price contracts—complete termination.
    …entions, or applications for patents, including rights to assignments, invention reports, licenses, covenants of indemnity against patent risks, and bonds for patent indemnity obligations, together with all rights and liabilities under the …
  • FAR 49.603-2 Fixed-price contracts—partial termination.
    …entions, or applications for patents, including rights to assignments, invention reports, licenses, covenants of indemnity against patent risks, and bonds for patent indemnity obligations, together with all rights and liabilities under the …
  • FAR 49.603-3 Cost-reimbursement contracts—complete termination, if settlement includes cost.
    …entions, or applications for patents, including rights to assignments, invention reports, licenses, covenants of indemnity against patent risks, and bonds for patent indemnity obligations, together with all rights and liabilities under the …
  • FAR 49.603-4 Cost-reimbursement contracts—complete termination, with settlement limited to fee.
    …entions, or applications for patents, including rights to assignments, invention reports, licenses, covenants of indemnity against patent risks, and bonds for patent indemnity obligations, together with all rights and liabilities under the …
  • FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.
    …ployee to the employee's identity or immigration documents, such as passports or drivers' licenses, regardless of issuing authority; (5)(i) Use misleading or fraudulent practices during the recruitment of employees or offering of employmen…
  • FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data.
    …al, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with hazardous material. (h) The Government's rights in data furnished under this contract with respect to hazard…
  • FAR 52.223-7 Notice of Radioactive Materials.
    …in advance of delivery of the item or completion of the servicing to assure that required licenses are obtained and appropriate personnel are notified to institute any necessary safety and health precautions. See FAR 23.601(d). (b) If ther…
  • FAR 52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation.
    …ffice(s) and date any office in the set-aside area(s) was established; (2) Current state licenses; (3) Record of past work in the set-aside area(s) (e.g., how much and for how long); (4) Contractual history the offeror has had with subco…
  • FAR 52.227-6 Royalty Information.
    …item. (7) Number of units. (8) Total dollar amount of royalties. (b) Copies of current licenses. In addition, if specifically requested by the Contracting Officer before execution of the contract, the offeror shall furnish a copy of the …
  • FAR 52.227-19 Commercial Computer Software License.
    … computer software is otherwise available without disclosure restrictions, the Contractor licenses it to the Government without disclosure restrictions. (c) The Contractor shall affix a notice substantially as follows to any commercial com…
  • FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities.
    … without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work.…
  • FAR 52.247-2 Permits, Authorities, or Franchises.
    …the offeror shall, at the offeror's expense, obtain and maintain any permits, franchises, licenses, and other authorities issued by State and local governments. (End of clause)
  • DFARS 225.7902-2 Purpose.
    … certain U.S. defense articles, technical data, and defense services, without U.S. export licenses or other written authorization under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) into and within the Approved Community, as long as t…
  • DFARS 227.671 General.
    … fixtures, or other manufacturing aids, or such other assistance, information, rights, or licenses as are needed to enable the second source to produce particular supplies or perform particular services. Agreements calling for one or more o…
  • DFARS 227.676 Foreign patent interchange agreements.
    …d States and foreign governments provide for the use of patent rights, compensation, free licenses, and the establishment of committees to review and make recommendations on these matters. The agreements also may exempt the United States fr…
  • DFARS 227.7000 Scope.
    …cribes policy, procedures, and instructions for use of clauses with respect to processing licenses, assignments, and infringement claims.
  • DFARS 227.7001 Policy.
    …such claim prior to suit against the United States. This subpart 227.70 does not apply to licenses or assignments acquired by the Department of Defense under the Patent Rights clauses.
  • DFARS 227.7004 Requirements for filing an administrative claim for patent infringement.
    …fication of the infringement comparison. (4) Names and addresses of all past and present licenses under the patent(s), and copies of all license agreements and releases involving the patent(s). (5) A brief description of all litigation in…

FAR (chapter 1)

DFARS (chapter 2, Defense)

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Rule changes in progress: FAR, DFARS. Terms: glossary.