U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025
(a) Nonexclusive license. Normally, royalties shall not be changed under nonexclusive licenses granted to United States citizens and United States corporations on government inventions; however, the Chief of Naval Research may require other consideration.
(b) Limited exclusive license. A limited exclusive license on a government invention shall contain a royalty provision and/or other consideration flowing to the Government.