Intellectual Property Guidebook for DoD Acquisition : Department of Defense , April 30 , 2025
Intellectual Property Guidebook for DoD Acquisition : Department of Defense , April 30 , 2025
From the document: “Purpose:
”A strong IP system benefits every innovative community across America, from rural towns to bustling cities.” Department of Defense (DoD) needs a thriving, innovative, and healthy Defense Industrial Base to develop advanced technology to achieve and maintain technological strength and achieve National Security objectives. IP protects industry innovation and generates revenue while also serving as a linchpin for national security.
DoD IP Acquisition has the challenge of meeting the DoD’s mission for national security while incentivizing innovation in industry and protecting the nation’s resources. This task places a monumental responsibility on DoD acquirers to balance the inherent need to justly pay industry for their development and encourage continued innovative work, while also being good stewards of taxpayer dollars by acquiring what is necessary to sustain defense capabilities and protecting the Government’s ROI.
The primary purpose of this guidebook is to aid acquisition professionals in the development, execution, and management of effective IP Strategies that support all functional areas’ requirements and objectives across program life cycle. It provides guidance on the implementation of IP laws and regulations, explains legal and operational challenges in acquiring IP and associated IP rights, and promotes partnerships with industry. This guidebook will also assist other Department organizations and requiring activities as they consider IP requirements and protections outside of programs of record."
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