Intellectual property in gover

Many unique intellectual property rules apply only in the area of government contracts—and failure to comply can lead to seriously adverse consequences, including loss of one’s patent or other intellectual property.

Now, two respected experts in this field—Ralph C. Nash Jr., professor emeritus at George Washington University and Leonard Rawicz, counsel at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher, and Flom—provide exclusive insights and reliable, practical guidance on protecting your IP rights when entering into government contracts.

Intellectual Property in Government Contracts, Sixth Edition from CCH will help you avoid these common—and costly—

Inconsistent language from clause to clause Lack of familiarity with the rules regarding IP in government contracts Intentionally broad language intended to ensure the government’s license to use Unclear relationship between independent research performed parallel to research performed under government contract Failure to take all proper precautions to protect IP rights from the start This valuable resource also addresses the steps needed to segregate and protect your private work from the government work— even while maintaining research activity. And there is also a discussion on contractor remedies and the advantages of using Administrative Procedures over Judicial Procedures.