What is a ‘subject invention’ in the context of government-funded research?
What is a ‘subject invention’ in the context of government-funded research? A ‘subject invention’ is a term used in government contracts and refers to any invention conceived or first actually reduced to practice in the performance of work under a government contract. According to MPEP 310, ‘The term ‘subject invention’ is defined by 35 U.S.C.…
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The purpose of including the government license rights statement in patent applications is to: Acknowledge the government’s support in the development of the invention Inform the public and potential licensees of the government’s rights in the invention Ensure compliance with federal regulations regarding inventions made with government support Facilitate the government’s ability to exercise its…
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