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Title 48 → Chapter 5 → Subchapter E → Part 527 → Subpart 527.4 → §527.409

Title 48: Federal Acquisition Regulations System
PART 527—PATENTS, DATA, AND COPYRIGHTS
Subpart 527.4—Rights in Data and Copyrights

527.409 Solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

Architect-Engineer Services and Construction Contracts Involving Architect-Engineer Services

Insert the following in solicitations and contracts for architect-engineer services and construction contracts involving architect-engineer services:

(a) Insert 552.227-70, Government Rights (Unlimited), instead of FAR 52.227-17, Rights in Data-Special Works, in contracts, except if 552.227-71 is prescribed.

(b) If the Government requires sole property rights and exclusive control over the design and data, insert 552.227-71, Drawings and Other Data to Become Property of Government, instead of FAR 52.227-17.

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