During this session, our experts will look at:

  • What is the SBIR/STTR Program and what is the purpose of each phase?
  • What does this mean for SBIR contractor's IP rights?
  • Does the government treat technical data and computer software pertaining to commercial items differently than technical data and computer software pertaining to noncommercial items?
  • Are there limitations on the Government’s ability to require contractors to give up rights during a competition [for new development work]?
  • Can the Government evaluate the offerors’ proposals to restrict rights as part of the selection of the source [for a development contract]?

Second Tuesday of the Month  (* asterisk denotes a break from pattern)

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (ET)

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*May 17: Introduction: Forms of IP, Strategic considerations for contractors and the Government related to IP

Jun 14: DFARS rights in non-commercial technical data, non-commercial computer software, and commercial item technical data

Jul 12: Data rights under the FAR, commercial computer software issues, open source software issues

Aug 16: SBIR; Data rights in practice

Sep 13: Patent issues

Oct 11: Hot topics and emerging issues – MOSA, 813 panel and its aftermath, new legislation/regulation/policies/initiatives, OTAs and alternative procurement vehicles (Part 1)

Nov 8: Hot topics and emerging issues – MOSA, 813 panel and its aftermath, new legislation/regulation/policies/initiatives, OTAs and alternative procurement vehicles (Part 2)

Continuing Education Credits

CLP
2.0 credits per session; 14 credits for entire series

CPE (Business Law)
1.5 credits per session; 10.5 credits for entire series. (If a CPA claiming CPE credits, you should refer to respective state board requirements regarding acceptability on one-half CPE credits.)

CLE
1.5 credits per session; 10.5 credits for entire series (Pending Approval in VA)

CEU
0.15 credits per session;1.05 credits for entire series 

PDU

This course can be submitted to Project Management Institute (PMI) for PDU.  Upon their approval, it may be worth 1.5 PDU credits per session; 10.5 PDU credits for entire series