The FAR Part 27 Rewrite Could Bring DFARS-Style Data Rights to Civilian Contracting
The proposed FAR Part 27 rewrite would introduce DFARS-style Government Purpose Rights into civilian contracting. Technical data and software rights would increasingly depend on whether development was privately funded, government funded, or mixed. The proposal also calls for separately priced data and software CLINs, making development records, restrictive markings, licenses, and IP strategy more important.
Bayh-Dole Reporting, iEdison, and the Practical Friction of Commercializing Federally Funded Inventions
GAO’s April 2026 report finds that federal funding recipients usually retain Bayh-Dole invention rights, but reporting challenges remain. This post explains why iEdison, title election, patent deadlines, and utilization reporting matter for federal contractors.
Unlocking Innovation While Protecting National Security: DoD’s New Intellectual Property Guidebook
The DoD’s 2025 Intellectual Property Guidebook outlines how acquisition professionals can balance innovation, competition, and national security through strategic IP planning and rights management across the defense acquisition lifecycle.
Federal Circuit Affirms Government’s Right to Challenge Improper Restrictive Markings on Commercial Technical Data
A recent Federal Circuit decision affirms the U.S. government’s authority to challenge restrictive markings on commercial technical data, even when developed at private expense, with implications for defense contractors navigating DFARS compliance and IP protections.
Understanding Updates to DFARS Supplement on Technical Data and Software
The latest updates to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), including extended validation periods for technical data restrictions, clarified procedures, and alignment with statutory language. Learn how these changes impact contractors and government procurement processes.