48 CFR 227.676

227.676 Foreign patent interchange agreements.

United States · 48 CFR — Federal Acquisition Regulations System · Status: effective

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Citation: 48 CFR 227.676, 227.676 Foreign patent interchange agreements, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/243794
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(a) Patent interchange agreements between the United 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 from royalty and other payments. The contracting officer shall ensure that royalty payments are consistent with patent interchange agreements. (b) Assistance with patent rights and royalty payments in the United States European Command (USEUCOM) area of responsibility is available from HQ USEUCOM, ATTN: ECLA, Unit 30400, Box 1000, APO AE 09128; Telephone: DSN 430-8001/7263, Commercial 49-0711-680-8001/7263; Telefax: 49-0711-680-5732.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.