48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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6 sections with “past infringement”

  • DFARS 252.227-7001 Release of past infringement.
    …the following clause in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: Release of Past Infringement (SEP 2019) The Contractor hereby releases each and every claim and demand which the Contractor now has or may hereafter have agains…
  • DFARS 227.7004 Requirements for filing an administrative claim for patent infringement.
    …il to enable verification 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 …
  • DFARS 227.7009-2 Clauses to be used when applicable.
    (a) Release of past infringement. The clause at 252.227-7001, Release of Past Infringement, is an example which may be modified or omitted as appropriate for particular circumstances, but only upon the advice of cognizant patent or legal co…
  • DFARS 227.7008 Settlement of indemnified claims.
    Settlement of claims involving payment for past infringement shall not be made without the consent of, and equitable contribution by, each indemnifying contractor involved, unless such settlement is determined to be in the best interests of…
  • DFARS 252.227-7012 Patent License and Release Contract.
    … clause at 252.227-7007 for a license on a running royalty basis.) Article 3. Release of Past Infringement. (Insert the clause at 252.227-7001.) Article 4. Non-Estoppel. (Insert the clause at 252.227-7000.) Article 5. Payment. The Con…
  • FAR 52.216-10 Incentive Fee.
    …lease up to 90 percent of the fee withholds under this contract based on the Contractor's past performance related to the submission and settlement of final indirect cost rate proposals. (d) Equitable adjustments. When the work under this …

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.