FAR Facts

FUN with the FAR S7 Ep. 16

Did ya know . . . ? The term “data” referred throughout FAR subpart 27.4 (Rights in Data and Copyrights) does not include information incidental to contract administration such as financial, administration, cost or pricing, or management information. FAR 27.401....

FUN with the FAR S7 Ep. 16

Did ya know . . . ? Contractors should apply restricted rights legends only to restricted computer software. FAR 27.401 Interested in more FAR OUT Facts? Sign up for PCI’s bi-weekly FUN with the FAR course and make the FAR FUN! Learn without leaving the comfort of...

FUN with the FAR S7 Ep. 16

Did ya know . . . ? As a general rule, any data or computer software that is not delivered with a proper limited rights or restricted rights legend may be used by the Government with unlimited rights. FAR 27.404-5(b) and FAR 52.227-14. Interested in more FAR OUT...

FUN with the FAR S7 Ep. 16

Did ya know . . . ? The exclusive remedy for patent or copyright infringement by or on behalf of the Government is a suit for monetary damages against the Government in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. There is no injunctive relief available. FAR 27.201-1. Interested...

FUN with the FAR S7 Ep. 16

Did ya know . . . ? A contractor must obtain permission of the contracting officer prior to asserting rights in any copyrighted works containing data first produced in a Federal Government contract. FAR 27.404-3. Interested in more FAR OUT Facts? Sign up for PCI’s...