Government Use
/ˈɡʌvərnmənt juːs/
Definitions
- (n.) Use of a patented invention by a government entity without the patent holder's permission, typically for public purposes, often governed by a statutory license.
The law permits government use of patented technology during national emergencies without constituting infringement.
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- government use
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Commentary
The term often appears in patent law contexts and differs from general government property use; drafting should clarify the scope and authority for government exploitation of proprietary rights.
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