252.227-7005 — License term.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.227-7005 — License term.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.227-7005 License term. As prescribed at 227.7009-3(b), insert one of the following clauses in patent releases, license agreements, and assignments: License Term (OCT 2001) Alternate I (AUG 1984). The license hereby granted shall remain in full force and effect for the full term of each of the patents referred to in the “License Grant” clause of this contract and any and all patents hereafter issued on applications for patent referred to in such “License Grant” clause. Alternate II (OCT 2001). The license hereby granted shall terminate on the ________ day of ________ ,________; Provided, however, that said termination shall be without prejudice to the completion of any contract entered into by the Government prior to said date of termination or to the use or disposition thereafter of any articles or materials manufactured by or for the Government under this license. [56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 66 FR 49861, Oct. 1, 2001]
Compliance Checklist
- The license hereby granted shall remain in full force and effect for the full term of each of the patents referred to in the “License Grant” clause of this contract and any and all patents hereafter issued on applications for patent referred to in such “License Grant” clause.
- The license hereby granted shall terminate on the ________ day of ________ ,________; Provided, however, that said termination shall be without prejudice to the completion of any contract entered into by the Government prior to said date of termination or to the use or disposition thereafter of any articles or materials manufactured by or for the Government under this license.
Flow-Down to Subcontractors
No flow-down required
This clause applies only to the prime contract and does not need to be flowed down to subcontractors.
Frequently Asked Questions
DFARS 252.227-7005 (License term.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.227-7005 is typically required in DoD contracts when the contracting officer determines it's applicable. Check Section I of your solicitation.
Flow-down requirements vary. Review the specific clause text for subcontractor applicability provisions.
This summary is for informational purposes only and reflects the BidStride Research Team's plain-English interpretation of the regulation. It is not legal advice and does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Always consult the official Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) text and qualified legal counsel for compliance decisions.