37 CFR § 404.2 Licensing of Government-Owned Inventions

§ 404.2 Policy and objective.

Current through Aug 26, 2026 · Read all of Part 404

It is the policy and objective of this subpart to promote the results of federally funded research and development through the patenting and licensing process. In negotiating licenses, the Government may consider payments under a licensing agreement as a means for encouraging the licensee to develop an invention in order to advance practical application and promote commercialization by the licensee.

[88 FR 17739, Mar. 24, 2023]

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