DAU recently released videos on two topics of interest to the DoD acquisition workforce – how to successfully negotiate sufficient intellectual property and data rights and the Small Business Innovation Research Program with an emphasis on protecting technical data and computer software generated under SBIR awards. 

Below is a detailed description of each video, which can be found on the IP Program’s media page along with other videos on a variety of IP and Data Rights topics.

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Negotiating IP with Data Rights 

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals for successfully negotiating sufficient rights to technology deliverables, and associated licensing rights acquired under DOD procurement contracts.

A key feature of the video is the discussion of the 5 stages of negotiation, including preparation, exchange of information, bargaining, conclusion, and execution. The video concludes with a discussion of negotiating best practices for commercial computer software.

SBIR Fundamentals – Data Rights 

This video presents a short overview of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The video defines the program, how it is used, and its key purposes. Also mentioned is SBIR eligibility and the three phases of SBIR awards. The video concludes with a discusses how technical data and computer software generated under SBIR awards are protected by the government against unauthorized use and disclosure. 

For questions and mission assistance on IP and Data Rights topics, you can contact DAU’s IP team at - [email protected].