252.227-7039 — Patents—reporting of subject inventions.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
DFARS 252.227-7039 — Patents—reporting of subject inventions.. This clause is part of the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement and applies specifically to Department of Defense contracts.
Official Regulation Text
252.227-7039 Patents—reporting of subject inventions. As prescribed in 227.303(1), use the following clause: Patents—Reporting of Subject Inventions (APR 1990) The Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer the following: (a) Interim reports every twelve (12) months (or such longer period as may be specified by the Contracting Officer) from the date of the contract, listing subject inventions during that period and stating that all subject inventions have been disclosed or that there are no such inventions. (b) A final report, within three (3) months after completion of the contracted work, listing all subject inventions or stating that there were no such inventions. (c) Upon request, the filing date, serial number and title, a copy of the patent application and patent number, and issue data for any subject invention for which the Contractor has retained title. (d) Upon request, the Contractor shall furnish the Government an irrevocable power to inspect and make copies of the patent application file. (End of clause) [56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 72 FR 69162, Dec. 7, 2007]
Compliance Checklist
- As prescribed in 227.303(1), use the following clause: Patents—Reporting of Subject Inventions (APR 1990) The Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer the following: (a) Interim reports every twelve (12) months (or such longer period as may be specified by the Contracting Officer) from the date of the contract, listing subject inventions during that period and stating that all subject inventions have been disclosed or that there are no such inventions.
- (d) Upon request, the Contractor shall furnish the Government an irrevocable power to inspect and make copies of the patent application file.
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 252.227-7039 (Patents—reporting of subject inventions.) is a Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause applicable to Department of Defense contracts.
DFARS 252.227-7039 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.