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This document outlines the responsibilities and limitations of the War Department regarding the use of its drawings and specifications by manufacturers. It emphasizes the government's non-liability and proprietary interests while also referencing the Espionage Act.
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Government LiabilityNational DefensePatent Rights Espionage ActProprietary InformationWar Department
Locations referenced
| Location | Context | Confidence | Supporting text |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton, Ohio | Unknown Context | Low | …for study upon the understanding that the Government’s proprietary interests in and relating thereto shall not be impaired. It is desired that the Patent & Roy |
| Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio | Facility Location | Unresolved | …with is made available for study upon the understanding that the Government’s proprietary interests in and relating thereto shall not be impaired. It is desire |
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NOTE
When drawings, specifications, and other data prepared by the
War Department are furnished to manufacturers and others for use
in the manufacture or purchase of supplies, or for any other pur-
pose, the Government assumes no responsibility nor obligation
whatever ; and the furnishing of said data by the War Department
is not to be regarded by implication or otherwise, or in any manner
licensing the holder, or conveying any rights or permission to
manufacture, use; or sell any patented inventions that may in any
way be related thereto.
The information furnished herewith is made available for study
upon the understanding that the Government’s proprietary interests
in and relating thereto shall not be impaired. It is desired that the
Patent & Royalties Section, Office of the Judge Advocate, Air
Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio, be
promptly notified of any apparent conflict between the Govern-
ment’s proprietary interests and those of others.
Espionage Act
Notice: “This document contains information affecting the
national defense of the United States within the meaning of the
Espionage Act, 50 U.S. C., 31 and 32, as amended. Its transmission
or the revelation of its contents.in any manner to an unauthorized
“— person is prohibited by law.”
“The above Espionage Notice can be disregarded unless this
document is plainly marked with a security classification as
“Restricted,” “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top Secret.”
The U.S. Government is absolved from any litigation which
may ensue from the contractor’s infringing on the foreign patent
rights which may be involved.
Declassification Authority: NND 57565