March-In Rights
/ˈmɑrʧ-ɪn raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Government-granted rights enabling a federal agency to require a patent holder to license the patent to others under certain circumstances, usually to ensure practical application or public benefit.
The agency invoked its march-in rights to compel licensing of the patented drug to increase accessibility.
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Commentary
March-in rights are specific to federally funded inventions under statutes like the Bayh-Dole Act and are rarely exercised; drafters should specify triggering conditions clearly.
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