What is FAR 52.227-7?

FAR 52.227-7 (Patents—Notice of Government Licensee.) is a federal acquisition regulation clause that may be included in government contracts. It falls under the ip category.

When is FAR 52.227-7 required?

FAR 52.227-7 is typically required when the contracting officer determines it's applicable to the specific procurement. Check the solicitation's Section I for included clauses.

Does FAR 52.227-7 flow down to subcontractors?

Whether FAR 52.227-7 flows down depends on the specific clause language and contract type. Review the clause text for flow-down provisions.

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52.227-7 — Patents—Notice of Government Licensee.

Last updated: 2026-04

Researched by the BidStride Research Team

What This Clause Requires

FAR 52.227-7 — Patents—Notice of Government Licensee.. 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

52.227-7 Patents—Notice of Government Licensee. As prescribed at 27.202-5(b), insert the following provision: Patents—Notice of Government Licensee (APR 1984) The Government is obligated to pay a royalty applicable to the proposed acquisition because of a license agreement between the Government and the patent owner. The patent number is ____ [ Contracting Officer fill in ], and the royalty rate is ____ [ Contracting Officer fill in ]. If the offeror is the owner of, or a licensee under, the patent, indicate below: ( ) Owner ( ) Licensee If an offeror does not indicate that it is the owner or a licensee of the patent, its offer will be evaluated by adding thereto an amount equal to the royalty. (End of provision) [49 FR 12988, Mar. 30, 1984, as amended at 72 FR 63066, Nov. 7, 2007]
Source: eCFR, 48 CFR 52.227-7 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/section-52.227-7)

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

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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.