Prospective Grant of Exclusive Patent License
ID: NIST-OAAM-AMD-TPO-SN-25-08Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGYDEPT OF COMMERCE NISTGAITHERSBURG, MD, 20899, USA
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is offering a prospective grant of an exclusive patent license. This opportunity aims to identify qualified entities interested in obtaining rights to a specific patent, which is crucial for advancing technology and innovation in relevant fields. The license is intended to facilitate the commercialization of the patented technology, thereby contributing to economic growth and technological development. Interested parties can reach out to Robert Singman at robert.singman@nist.gov or call 301-975-6388 for further details regarding this opportunity.

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