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What are the Government’s March-In Rights in Subject Inventions?
Passed in 1980 and codified in 35 U.S.C. §§200 – 212, the Bayh-Dole Act (Act) allows contractors the option to own inventions made with government...
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Passed in 1980 and codified in 35 U.S.C. §§200 – 212, the Bayh-Dole Act (Act) allows contractors the option to own inventions made with government...
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A Technology Investment Agreement (TIA) is used by the Department of Defense (DOD) to stimulate research and development. The ultimate goal is to...
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While performing a government contract, it is common for the contractor to make one or more inventions. Due to the nature of the work,...
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As discussed in “License Required: Technical Data and Computer Software in Government Contracts,” the allocation of rights between the Government and...
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Imagine this scenario. Your small business that is eligible for set-asides and incentives under the state or federal government’s disadvantaged...
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A request for proposals (RFP) is an effective way to find the right vendor for a contract or project. When done properly, an RFP provides...
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To win a bid protest, it isn’t enough for a protester to show there was an error in conducting a procurement. The protester must show “competitive...
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Consider a situation when you submitted a bid that was, admittedly, higher than a competitor’s bid, but you were the most qualified to complete the...
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Tax laws vary among governments and countries. Jurisdictions often impose different income-based levies on enterprises than on individuals. Such...
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When an agency creates a request for proposals (RFP) under the procedures of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 12, it must ensure the request...