252.227-7023 — Drawings and other data to become property of Government.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.227-7023 — Drawings and other data to become property of Government.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.227-7023 Drawings and other data to become property of Government. As prescribed at 227.7107-1(b), use the following clause: Drawings and Other Data to Become Property of Government (MAR 1979) All designs, drawings, specifications, notes and other works developed in the performance of this contract shall become the sole property of the Government and may be used on any other design or construction without additional compensation to the Contractor. The Government shall be considered the “person for whom the work was prepared” for the purpose of authorship in any copyrightable work under 17 U.S.C. 201(b). With respect thereto, the Contractor agrees not to assert or authorize others to assert any rights nor establish any claim under the design patent or copyright laws. The Contractor for a period of three (3) years after completion of the project agrees to furnish all retained works on the request of the Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor shall have the right to retain copies of all works beyond such period. (End of clause) [56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 60 FR 33505, June 28, 1995]
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed at 227.7107-1(b), use the following clause: Drawings and Other Data to Become Property of Government (MAR 1979) All designs, drawings, specifications, notes and other works developed in the performance of this contract shall become the sole property of the Government and may be used on any other design or construction without additional compensation to the Contractor.
- The Government shall be considered the “person for whom the work was prepared” for the purpose of authorship in any copyrightable work under 17 U.S.C.
- Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor shall have the right to retain copies of all works beyond such period.
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 252.227-7023 (Drawings and other data to become property of Government.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.227-7023 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.