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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System |
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Chapter 1 - Federal Acquisition Regulation |
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SubChapter E - General Contracting Requirements |
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Part 27 - Patents, Data, and Copyrights |
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Subpart 27.2 - Patents and Copyrights |
§ 27.209 - Use of patented technology under the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT).
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(a) Article 31 of Annex 1C, Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights, to GATT (Uruguay Round) addresses situations where the law of a member country allows for use of a patent without authorization from the patent holder, including use by the Government.
(b) The contracting officer should consult with legal counsel regarding questions under this section.