Patent Licensing

The DOE Invention Licensing Program provides information on licensing of DOE-owned inventions.

Patent Waivers

Petition form for advance waiver (PDF) to contractor of Government’s title to inventions that may be made under a Government contract [42 U.S.C. 5908] [10 C.F.R. Part 784].

Petition form for waiver (PDF) to contractor of Government’s title to an identified invention already made under a Government contract [42 U.S.C. 5908] [10 C.F.R. Part 784].

Patent Waiver Decisions:

1. Advance Waivers
   • 2007
   • 2006
   • 2005
   • 2004
   • 2003
   • 2002
   • 2001
   • 2000
   • 1999
   • 1998
   • 1997
   • 1996
   • 1995
   • 1994
   • 1993
2. Class Waivers
   • Waivers By Petitioner (PDF)
   • 2005 - 2000
   • 1999 - 1990
   • 1989 - 1980
3. Identified Waivers
   • No postings are available at present.