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23857122-0457-180273-0002

National Archives and Records Administration

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National Archives and Records Administration
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22.8 MB
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c0c0d5f381232db1f1c2113e2291c5c4e2a2a165dee93d674eec69d08c1970e9
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75%
Credibility
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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

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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