Patent Law FAQ
This FAQ answers all your questions about patent law, patent procedure, and the patent examination process.
For inventions made with government support, contractors must include a specific statement at the beginning of the patent application and any resulting patents. This requirement is mandated by 35 U.S.C. 202(c)(6). The statement should read:
“This invention was made with government support under (identify the contract) awarded by (identify the Federal agency). The government has certain rights in the invention.”
This statement ensures transparency regarding government involvement and rights in the invention.
For more information on invention disclosure, visit: invention disclosure.
For more information on patent applications, visit: patent applications.
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