52.227-5 — Waiver of Indemnity.
Researched by the BidStride Research Team
What This Clause Requires
FAR 52.227-5 — Waiver of Indemnity.. This clause is part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and may be included in government contracts as a solicitation provision or contract clause.
Official Regulation Text
52.227-5 Waiver of Indemnity. As prescribed in 27.201-2(e), insert the following clause: Waiver of Indemnity (APR 1984) Any provision or clause of this contract to the contrary notwithstanding, the Government hereby authorizes and consents to the use and manufacture, solely in performing this contract, of any invention covered by the United States patents identified below and waives indemnification by the Contractor with respect to such patents: Contracting Officer identify the patents by number or by other means if more appropriate (End of clause) [49 FR 12987, Mar. 30, 1984, as amended at 72 FR 63066, Nov. 7, 2007]
Compliance Checklist
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
FAR 52.227-5 (Waiver of Indemnity.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the ip category.
FAR 52.227-5 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.
Whether FAR 52.227-5 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down 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.