48 CFR § 252.227-7021

48 CFR · Federal Acquisition Regulations System

§ 252.227-7021 — Rights in data—existing works.

TitleTitle 48: Federal Acquisition Regulations System PartPart 252: Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses

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48 C.F.R. § 252.227-7021 (2026).

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252.227-7021 Rights in data—existing works. As prescribed at 227.7105-2(a), use the following clause: Rights in Data—Existing Works (MAR 1979)

(a)The term works as used herein includes literary, musical, and dramatic works; pantomimes and choreographic works; pictorial, graphic and sculptural works; motion pictures and other audiovisual works; sound recordings; and works of a similar nature. The term does not include financial reports, cost analyses, and other information incidental to contract administration.

(b)Except as otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor hereby grants to the Government a nonexclusive, paid-up license throughout the world (1) to distribute, perform publicly, and display publicly the works called for under this contract and (2) to authorize others to

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252.227-7021 Rights in data—existing works.

As prescribed at 227.7105-2(a), use the following clause:

Rights in Data—Existing Works (MAR 1979)
(a) The term works as used herein includes literary, musical, and dramatic works; pantomimes and choreographic works; pictorial, graphic and sculptural works; motion pictures and other audiovisual works; sound recordings; and works of a similar nature. The term does not include financial reports, cost analyses, and other information incidental to contract administration.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor hereby grants to the Government a nonexclusive, paid-up license throughout the world (1) to distribute, perform publicly, and display publicly the works called for under this contract and (2) to authorize others to do so for Government purposes.

(c) The Contractor shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the Government, and its officers, agents, and employees acting for the Government, against any liability, including costs and expenses, (1) for violation of proprietary rights, copyrights, or rights of privacy or publicity arising out of the creation, delivery, or use, of any works furnished under this contract, or (2) based upon any libelous or other unlawful matter contained in same works.

(End of clause) [56 FR 36479, July 31, 1991, as amended at 60 FR 33504, June 28, 1994]