How does MPEP 310 relate to the Bayh-Dole Act?
MPEP 310 is closely related to the Bayh-Dole Act, officially known as the Patent and Trademark Law Amendments Act. Here’s how they are connected:
- The Bayh-Dole Act allows contractors to retain title to inventions made with federal funding.
- It requires contractors to disclose these inventions and include a statement in patent applications about government support.
- MPEP 310 provides specific guidance on implementing the Bayh-Dole Act’s requirements, particularly the government license rights statement.
- The statutory basis for MPEP 310 is 35 U.S.C. 202(c)(6), which is part of the Bayh-Dole Act.
In essence, MPEP 310 serves as a practical guide for patent applicants to comply with the Bayh-Dole Act’s provisions regarding government-funded inventions.
Topics:
MPEP 300 - Ownership and Assignment,
MPEP 310 - Government License Rights to Contractor - Owned Inventions Made Under Federally Sponsored Research and Development,
Patent Law,
Patent Procedure