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48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense supplement

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29 sections with “releases”

  • DFARS 227.7009 Patent releases, license agreements, and assignments.
    This section contains clauses for use in patent release and settlement agreements, license agreements, and assignments, executed by the Government, under which the Government acquires rights. Minor modifications of language (e.g., pluraliza…
  • DFARS 252.227-7001 Release of past infringement.
    As prescribed at 227.7009-2(a), insert 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 Contract…
  • FAR 14.203-2 Dissemination of information concerning invitations for bids.
    Procedures concerning display of invitations for bids in a public place, information releases to newspapers and trade journals, paid advertisements, and synopsizing through the Governmentwide point of entry (GPE) are set forth in 5.101 and …
  • FAR 14.211 Release of acquisition information.
    …e Government, such information shall be restricted to those having a legitimate interest. Releases of information shall be made (1) to all prospective bidders, and (2) as nearly as possible at the same time, so that one prospective bidder s…
  • FAR 27.405-1 Special works.
    …iovisual 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…
  • FAR 27.409 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses
    …diovisual 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 data is acquired. (4) The clause may be modified in accord…
  • FAR 32.805 Procedure.
    …and (iv) Copy of the further assignment or reassignment instrument. (3) If the assignee releases the contractor from an assignment of claims under a contract, the contractor, in order to establish a right to receive payment of the balance…
  • FAR 42.1204 Applicability of novation agreements.
    …ve date of this Agreement (whether or not performance and payment have been completed and releases executed if the Government or the Transferor has any remaining rights, duties, or obligations under these contracts and purchase orders). Inc…
  • FAR 42.1205 Agreement to recognize contractor's change of name.
    …ve date of this Agreement (whether or not performance and payment have been completed and releases executed if the Government or the Contractor has any remaining rights, duties, or obligations under these contracts and purchase orders). (2…
  • FAR 43.204 Administration.
    …_______ (describe) __________________ “proposal(s) for adjustment,” the Contractor hereby releases the Government from any and all liability under this contract for further equitable adjustments attributable to such facts or circumstances g…
  • FAR 49.105-2 Release of excess funds.
    …excess funds (a recommended format for release of excess funds is in 49.604). If previous releases of excess funds result in a shortage of the amount required for settlement, the TCO shall promptly inform the contracting officer, who shall …
  • FAR 49.603-6 No-cost settlement agreement—complete termination.
    …the Government because of the termination of the contract and, except as set forth below, releases it from all obligations under the contract or due to its termination. The Government agrees that all obligations under the contract are concl…
  • FAR 49.603-9 Settlement of reservations.
    …________ for the following reserved or excepted items:* [List items.] (2) The Contractor releases and forever discharges the Government from all liability and from all existing and future claims and demands that it may have under this cont…
  • FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems.
    …zational information systems. (xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available. (xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloa…
  • DFARS 227.7004 Requirements for filing an administrative claim for patent infringement.
    …l 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 which the patent(s) has been or is now involved, and the present statu…
  • DFARS 227.7100 Scope of subpart.
    …e or technical data that is computer software documentation (see subpart 227.72); or (2) Releases of technical data to litigation support contractors (see subpart 204.74).
  • DFARS 227.7200 Scope of subpart.
    …ntation acquired under General Services Administration (GSA) schedule contracts; or (ii) Releases of computer software or computer software documentation to litigation support contractors (see subpart 204.74). (b) See PGI 227.7200(b) for …
  • DFARS 246.471 Authorizing shipment of supplies.
    …pplies inspected at a subcontractor's facility. (4) The use of the alternative procedure releases DoD manpower to perform technical functions by eliminating routine signing or stamping of the papers accompanying each shipment. (b) Alterna…
  • DFARS 252.227-7000 Non-estoppel.
    As prescribed at 227.7009-1, insert the following clause in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: Non-Estoppel (OCT 1966) The Government reserves the right at any time to contest the enforceability, validity, scope of, or …
  • DFARS 252.227-7002 Readjustment of payments.
    As prescribed at 227.7009-2(b), insert the following clause in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: Readjustment of Payments (SEP 2019) (a) If any license, under substantially the same patents and authorizing substantiall…
  • DFARS 252.227-7003 Termination.
    As prescribed at 227.7009-2(c), insert the following clause in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: Termination (AUG 1984) Notwithstanding any other provision of this contract, the Government shall have the right to termi…
  • DFARS 252.227-7004 License grant.
    As prescribed at 227.7009-3(a), insert the following clause in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: License Grant (AUG 1984) (a) The Contractor hereby grants to the Government an irrevocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable…
  • DFARS 252.227-7005 License term.
    As prescribed at 227.7009-3(b), insert one of the following clauses in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: License Term (OCT 2001) Alternate I (AUG 1984). The license hereby granted shall remain in full force and effect …
  • DFARS 252.227-7006 License grant—running royalty.
    As prescribed at 227.7009-4(a), insert the following clause in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: License Grant—Running Royalty (AUG 1984) (a) The Contractor hereby grants to the Government, as represented by the Secret…
  • DFARS 252.227-7007 License term—running royalty.
    As prescribed at 227.7009-4(b), insert the following clause in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: License Term—Running Royalty (AUG 1984) The license hereby granted shall remain in full force and effect for the full ter…
  • DFARS 252.227-7008 Computation of royalties.
    As prescribed at 227.7009-4(c), insert the following clause in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: Computation of Royalties (AUG 1984) Subject to the conditions hereinafter stated, royalties shall accrue to the Contracto…
  • DFARS 252.227-7009 Reporting and payment of royalties.
    As prescribed at 227.7009-4(d), insert the following clause in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: Reporting and Payment of Royalties (SEP 2019) (a) The [insert the Contracting Officer or the name of the designated offic…
  • DFARS 252.227-7010 License to other Government agencies.
    As prescribed at 227.7009-4(e), insert the following clause in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: License to Other Government Agencies (AUG 1984) The Contractor hereby agrees to grant a separate license under the patent…
  • DFARS 252.227-7012 Patent License and Release Contract.
    As prescribed at 227.7012, insert the following clause in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: (Contract No.) Patent License and Release Contract (DEC 2022) This CONTRACT is effective as of the ____ day of [month, year],…

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