42 U.S.C. § 1871 : US Code - Section 1871: Disposition of inventions produced under contracts or other arrangements

Search 42 U.S.C. § 1871 : US Code - Section 1871: Disposition of inventions produced under contracts or other arrangements

Each contract or other arrangement executed pursuant to this
chapter which relates to scientific or engineering research shall
contain provisions governing the disposition of inventions produced
thereunder in a manner calculated to protect the public interest
and the equities of the individual or organization with which the
contract or other arrangement is executed: Provided, however, That
nothing in this chapter shall be construed to authorize the
Foundation to enter into any contractual or other arrangement
inconsistent with any provision of law affecting the issuance or
use of patents.