Government Contracts Monitor

Are Your Researchers Giving Your IP Away for Free?

According to a recent Supreme Court decision, the answer may be “Yes” if you’re relying too heavily on the standard patent clause to protect your rights.

IT Industry Focus: Congress Will Look to Private Sector to Enhance Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity threats pose some of the most important challenges facing the United States today.  However, unlike other types of critical infrastructure, cyberspace cannot be protected by the government alone.

JK Attorney Publishes Article about Federal R&D Funding

Jackson Kelly attorney and blog contributor Eric Whytsell recently wrote an article appearing in the spring issue of Capacity magazine about federal R&D funding opportunities. In the article, Whytsell says, "despite the recently proposed spending ‘freeze,' the government will continue to make substantial R&D money available for the foreseeable future – through both contracts and grants." To read the full article see Federal R&D funding: it's out there - go get it!.