FAR 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity-Construction Contracts. Alt I (Dec 2007) (Current)

As prescribed in 27.201-2(d),

(1), insert the clause at 52.227-4, Patent Indemnity—Construction Contracts, in solicitations and contracts for construction or that are fixed-price for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements. Do not insert the clause in contracts solely for architect-engineer services.

(2) If the contracting officer determines that the construction will necessarily involve the use of structures, products, materials, equipment, processes, or methods that are nonstandard, noncommercial, or special, the contracting officer may expressly exclude them from the patent indemnification by using the clause with its Alternate I. Note that this exclusion is for items, as distinguished from identified patents (see paragraph (e) of this subsection).

Patent Indemnity—Construction Contracts Alternate I (Dec 2007)

(a) Except as otherwise provided, the Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, agents, and employees against liability, including costs and expenses, for infringement of any United States patent (except a patent issued upon an application that is now or may hereafter be withheld from issue pursuant to a Secrecy Order under (35 U.S.C. 181) arising out of performing this contract or out of the use or disposal by or for the account of the Government of supplies furnished or work performed under this contract.

(b) This patent indemnification shall not apply to the following items: 
__________________________________________________ 
[Contracting Officer list the items to be excluded.]

(End of clause)
 

NONE

Prime’s Interest;
Services ✖ Supplies ✖ Demolition ✔ Construction ✔ Architect-Eng ✖ If the contracting officer determines that the construction will necessarily involve the use of structures, products, materials, equipment, processes, or methods that are nonstandard, noncommercial, or special, the contracting officer may expressly exclude them from the patent indemnification by using the clause with its Alternate I.

52.227-17 Rights in Data-Special Works.

52.227-18 Rights in Data-Existing Works.

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement.

52.227-3 Patent Indemnity.

52.227-5 Waiver of Indemnity.

52.228-8 Liability and Insurance-Leased Motor Vehicles.

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas.

52.237-7 Indemnification and Medical Liability Insurance.

52.247-21 Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property Damage.

52.247-23 Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Household Goods.

52.250-1 Indemnification Under Public Law 85-804.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

252.204-7014 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors.

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support.

252.217-7012 Liability and Insurance.

252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas).

252.227-7001 Release of Past Infringement.

252.227-7020 Rights in Special Works.

252.227-7021 Rights in Data--Existing Works.

252.227-7025 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Government-Furnished Information Marked with Restrictive Legends.

252.228-7006 Compliance with Spanish Laws and Insurance.

252.235-7000 Indemnification Under 10 U.S.C. 3861--Fixed Price.

252.235-7001 Indemnification Under 10 U.S.C. 3861--Cost Reimbursement.

252.237-7014 Loss or Damage (Count-of-Articles).

252.237-7015 Loss or Damage (Weight of Articles).

252.247-7016 Contractor Liability for Loss or Damage.

1852.227-86 Commercial Computer Software--Licensing.

1852.227-88 Government-furnished computer software and related technical data.

1852.245-72 Liability for Government property furnished for repair or other services.

3052.217-95 Liability and insurance (USCG).

3052.228-93 Risk and indemnities (USCG).

5352.228-9101 Insurance Certificate Requirement in Spain (USAFE)

5152.228-5900 Government Liability for Non-Tactical Vehicles

552.232-78 Commercial Supplier Agreements–Unenforceable Clauses.

1452.228-72 Liability for Loss or Damage - Department of the Interior.

952.250-70 Nuclear hazards indemnity agreement.

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