NASA Advisory Implementing Instruction NAII 1050-1B Effective Date

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NASA Advisory Implementing Instruction

NAII 1050-1B

Effective Date: June 10, 2011

SPACE ACT AGREEMENTS GUIDE

Responsible Office: Office of the General Counsel

Note: This Guide is intended to explain NASA agreement practice and provide assistance to
those involved in formation and execution of Space Act Agreements. It does not establish
substantive or procedural requirements. All references to such requirements contained in NASA
Policy Directives (NPDs), NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs), NASA Advisory
Implementing Instructions (NAIIs) or other guidance should be verified by reviewing the cited
authority directly.

This Document Is Uncontrolled When Printed. Go to the NASA Online Directives
Information System (NODIS) library for the current version before use. See, Current
Directives, 1050.1, “Authority to Enter into Space Act Agreements, Implementing
Instruction, NAII 1050-1B “Space Act Agreements Guide” available at:
http://nodis3.gsfc.nasa.gov/displayDir.cfm?t=NPD&c=1050&s=1I.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 1
1.1. AUTHORITY AND POLICY............................................................................................ 1
1.2. SPACE ACT AGREEMENT DEFINED ......................................................................... 2
1.3. AGREEMENT FORMATION PROCESS ...................................................................... 3
1.4. NONREIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT ....................................................................... 11
1.5. REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT ................................................................................ 12
1.6. INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT ................................................................................... 14
1.7. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT ............................................................................... 15
1.8. FUNDED AGREEMENT............................................................................................... 15
1.9. UMBRELLA AGREEMENT (AND ANNEX)............................................................... 15
1.10. SPECIALIZED ACTIVITIES AGREEMENTS.......................................................... 17
1.10.1. LOAN OF EQUIPMENT ................................................................................... 17
1.10.2. REIMBURSABLE TRAVEL ............................................................................ 18
1.10.3. SOFTWARE USAGE AGREEMENT (SUA) .................................................. 18
1.11. NON-AGREEMENTS .................................................................................................. 18
CHAPTER 2. NONREIMBURSABLE AND REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENTS WITH
DOMESTIC NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ................................................................ 20
2.1. GENERAL GUIDANCE ................................................................................................ 20
2.2. AGREEMENT CONTENTS .......................................................................................... 20
2.2.1. TITLE .................................................................................................................... 21
2.2.2. AUTHORITY AND PARTIES ............................................................................ 22
2.2.3. PURPOSE .............................................................................................................. 22
2.2.4. RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................... 22
2.2.5. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES ..................................................................... 23
2.2.6. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS ............................................................................ 24
2.2.7. PRIORITY OF USE ............................................................................................. 25
2.2.8. NONEXCLUSIVITY ............................................................................................ 26
2.2.9. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS ..................................................................... 26
2.2.9.1. SAAS FOR SHARED BENEFITS – CROSS-WAIVER AND FLOW DOWN ......... 27
2.2.9.2. SAAS PRIMARILY BENEFITTING A SAA PARTNER – UNILATERAL WAIVER
..................................................................................................................................... 29
2.2.9.3. PRODUCT LIABILITY ..................................................................................... 29
2.2.9.4. INSURANCE ..................................................................................................... 30
2.2.10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ....................................................... 32
2.2.10.1. DATA RIGHTS .............................................................................................. 33
2.2.10.1.1. Proprietary Data Exchange Not Expected (Basic Clause) ............... 34
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2.2.10.1.2. Proprietary Data Exchange Expected (Proprietary Exchange
Clause) .................................................................................................................. 36
2.2.10.1.3. Reimbursable SAAs For the Benefit of a Foreign Entity ................ 37
2.2.10.1.4. Non-technical SAAs (Free Exchange of Data Sample Clause) ....... 38
2.2.10.1.5. Identified Intellectual Property Under an Umbrella Annex
(Intellectual Property Rights – Identified Intellectual Property Clause) ........... 38
2.2.10.2. RIGHTS IN RAW DATA GENERATED UNDER THE AGREEMENT ................ 38
2.2.10.3. INVENTION AND PATENT RIGHTS ................................................................ 39
2.2.10.3.1. Invention and Patent Rights in SAAs with Little Likelihood of an
Invention Resulting (Short Form Clause) .......................................................... 42
2.2.10.3.2. Invention and Patent Rights in SAAs with Likelihood of an
Invention Resulting (Long Form Clause) ........................................................... 42
2.2.10.3.3. Invention and Patent Rights in SAAs Where NASA’s Title Taking
Authority Applies (Title Taking Clause) ............................................................. 43
2.2.10.4. PATENT AND COPYRIGHT USE – AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT, AND
INDEMNIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 44
2.2.11. USE OF NASA NAME AND EMBLEMS ........................................................ 45
2.2.12. RELEASE OF GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND
MEDIA ............................................................................................................................. 46
2.2.13. DISCLAIMERS .................................................................................................. 46
2.2.13.1. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY ...................................................................... 46
2.2.13.2. DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT ................................................................. 46
2.2.14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS ................................. 47
2.2.15. TERM OF AGREEMENT ................................................................................. 47
2.2.16. RIGHT TO TERMINATE ................................................................................. 47
2.2.17. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS ....................................................................... 48
2.2.18. POINTS OF CONTACT .................................................................................... 48
2.2.19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.................................................................................. 49
2.2.20. INVESTIGATIONS OF MISHAPS AND CLOSE CALLS ........................... 49
2.2.21. MODIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 50
2.2.22. ASSIGNMENT .................................................................................................... 50
2.2.23. APPLICABLE LAW .......................................................................................... 50
2.2.24. INDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP .................................................................. 50
2.2.25. LOAN OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY ....................................................... 51
2.2.26. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS ........................................................................ 51
2.2.27. SIGNATORY AUTHORITY ............................................................................. 51
APPENDIX TO CHAPTER 2. SAMPLE CLAUSES – NONREIMBURSABLE AND
REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENTS WITH DOMESTIC NONGOVERNMENTAL
ENTITIES .................................................................................................................................... 52
2.2. AGREEMENT CONTENTS .......................................................................................... 52
2.2.1. TITLE .................................................................................................................... 52
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2.2.1.1. TITLE (NONREIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) ...................... 52
2.2.1.2. TITLE (REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................. 52
2.2.1.3. TITLE (NONREIMBURSABLE UMBRELLA AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) .. 52
2.2.1.4. TITLE (REIMBURSABLE UMBRELLA AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) ......... 52
2.2.1.5. TITLE (ANNEX AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) ........................................... 52
2.2.2. AUTHORITY AND PARTIES (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ...................................... 52
2.2.3. PURPOSE .............................................................................................................. 53
2.2.3.1. PURPOSE (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ......................................................................... 53
2.2.3.2. PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION (UMBRELLA AGREEMENT SAMPLE
CLAUSE) ...................................................................................................................... 53
2.2.3.3. PURPOSE (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................................................ 53
2.2.4. RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................... 53
2.2.4.1. RESPONSIBILITIES (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .......................................................... 53
2.2.4.2. RESPONSIBILITIES (UMBRELLA AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................ 53
2.2.4.3. RESPONSIBILITIES (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................................. 54
2.2.5. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES ..................................................................... 54
2.2.5.1. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ........................................ 54
2.2.5.2. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES (UMBRELLA AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE)
..................................................................................................................................... 54
2.2.5.3. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................ 54
2.2.6.1. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (NONREIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT SAMPLE
CLAUSE) ...................................................................................................................... 55
2.2.6.2. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE)
..................................................................................................................................... 55
2.2.6.3. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (REIMBURSABLE UMBRELLA AGREEMENT
SAMPLE CLAUSE) ....................................................................................................... 56
2.2.6.4. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (REIMBURSABLE ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) ...... 56
2.2.7. PRIORITY OF USE (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ........................................................ 57
2.2.8. NONEXCLUSIVITY (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ...................................................... 57
2.2.9. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS ..................................................................... 57
2.2.9.1. SAAS FOR SHARED BENEFITS – CROSS-WAIVER AND FLOW DOWN ......... 57
2.2.9.1.1. Liability and Risk of Loss (Cross-Waiver with Flow Down Sample
Clause) .................................................................................................................. 57
2.2.9.1.2. Liability and Risk of Loss (Cross-Waiver of Liability for Agreements
Involving Activities Related to the ISS Sample Clause) (Based on 14 C.F.R.
1266.102) .............................................................................................................. 57
2.2.9.1.3. Liability and Risk of Loss – Cross-Waiver (Cross-Waiver of Liability
for Launch Agreements for Science or Space Exploration Activities Unrelated
to the ISS Sample Clause) (Based on 14 C.F.R. 1266.104)................................ 60
2.2.9.2. SAAS PRIMARILY BENEFITTING A SAA PARTNER – UNILATERAL WAIVER
..................................................................................................................................... 62
2.2.9.2.1. Liability and Risk of Loss (Unilateral Waiver with Flow Down Sample
Clause) .................................................................................................................. 62
2.2.9.3. PRODUCT LIABILITY ..................................................................................... 63
2.2.9.3.1. Liability and Risk of Loss (Product Liability Sample Clause) ........... 63
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2.2.9.3.2. Liability and Risk of Loss (Product Liability Indemnification Sample
Clause) .................................................................................................................. 63
2.2.9.4. INSURANCE ..................................................................................................... 63
2.2.9.4.1. Liability and Risk of Loss (Insurance for Damage to NASA Property
Short Form Sample Clause) ................................................................................ 63
2.2.9.4.2. Liability and Risk of Loss (Insurance for Damage to NASA Property
Long Form Sample Clause) ................................................................................. 64
2.2.9.4.3. Liability and Risk of Loss (Insurance Protecting Third Parties Sample
Clause) .................................................................................................................. 65
2.2.9.4.4. Agreement Partner’s Self-Insurance for High Risk Activities (Sample
Clause) .................................................................................................................. 66
2.2.9.4.5. Liability and Risk of Loss (Commercial General Liability Insurance)
............................................................................................................................... 67
2.2.10. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ....................................................... 69
2.2.10.1. DATA RIGHTS .............................................................................................. 69
2.2.10.1.1. Intellectual Property Rights - Data Rights (Proprietary Data
Exchange Not Expected Sample Clause) ............................................................ 69
2.2.10.1.2. Intellectual Property Rights - Data Rights (Proprietary Data
Exchange Expected Sample Clause) ................................................................... 71
2.2.10.1.3. Intellectual Property Rights - Data Rights (Reimbursable SAA For
the Benefit of a Foreign Entity Sample Clause) ................................................. 76
2.2.10.1.4. Intellectual Property Rights - Data Rights (Free Exchange of Data
Sample Clause) ..................................................................................................... 79
2.2.10.1.5. Intellectual Property Rights – Identified Intellectual Property
(Sample Clause for Annexes) .............................................................................. 79
2.2.10.2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS - RIGHTS IN RAW DATA (SAMPLE
CLAUSE) ...................................................................................................................... 80
2.2.10.3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS – INVENTION AND PATENT RIGHTS .. 80
2.2.10.3.1. Intellectual Property Rights - Invention and Patent Rights (Short
Form Sample Clause) .......................................................................................... 80
2.2.10.3.2. Intellectual Property Rights - Invention and Patent Rights (Long
Form Sample Clause) .......................................................................................... 81
2.2.10.3.3. Intellectual Property Rights - Invention and Patent Rights (Title
Taking Sample Clause) ........................................................................................ 82
2.2.10.4. PATENT AND COPYRIGHT USE – AUTHORIZATION, CONSENT, AND
INDEMNIFICATION ...................................................................................................... 88
2.2.10.4.1. Patent and Copyright Use - Authorization and Consent (Sample
Clause) .................................................................................................................. 88
2.2.10.4.2. Patent and Copyright Use - Indemnification (Sample Clause) ........ 88
2.2.11. USE OF NASA NAME AND EMBLEMS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................. 88
2.2.12. RELEASE OF GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND
MEDIA (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ....................................................................................... 89
2.2.13. DISCLAIMERS .................................................................................................. 89
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2.2.13.1. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ....................................... 89
2.2.13.2. DISCLAIMER OF ENDORSEMENT (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................................. 89
2.2.14. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS AND REGULATIONS (SAMPLE CLAUSE)
........................................................................................................................................... 89
2.2.15. TERM OF AGREEMENT ................................................................................. 90
2.2.15.1. TERM OF AGREEMENT (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................................................. 90
2.2.15.2. TERM OF ANNEX (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .......................................................... 90
2.2.16. RIGHT TO TERMINATE ................................................................................. 91
2.2.16.1. RIGHT TO TERMINATE (NONREIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT SAMPLE
CLAUSE) ...................................................................................................................... 91
2.2.16.2. RIGHT TO TERMINATE (REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) 91
2.2.16.3. RIGHT TO TERMINATE (REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT REQUIRING HIGH
CERTAINTY OF SUPPORT SAMPLE CLAUSE) .............................................................. 91
2.2.16.4. RIGHT TO TERMINATE (NONREIMBURSABLE UMBRELLA AGREEMENT
SAMPLE CLAUSE) ....................................................................................................... 92
2.2.16.5. RIGHT TO TERMINATE (REIMBURSABLE UMBRELLA AGREEMENT SAMPLE
CLAUSE) ...................................................................................................................... 92
2.2.16.6. RIGHT TO TERMINATE (REIMBURSABLE ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) ......... 92
2.2.17. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................................. 92
2.2.18. POINTS OF CONTACT .................................................................................... 93
2.2.18.1. POINTS OF CONTACT (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................................................... 93
2.2.18.2. POINTS OF CONTACT (UMBRELLA SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................................ 94
2.2.18.3. POINTS OF CONTACT (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) ....................................... 95
2.2.19. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.................................................................................. 96
2.2.19.1. DISPUTE RESOLUTION (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................................................. 96
2.2.19.2. DISPUTE RESOLUTION (UMBRELLA SAMPLE CLAUSE) .............................. 96
2.2.20. INVESTIGATIONS OF MISHAPS AND CLOSE CALLS (SAMPLE
CLAUSE) ......................................................................................................................... 96
2.2.21. MODIFICATIONS ............................................................................................. 97
2.2.21.1. MODIFICATIONS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ........................................................... 97
2.2.21.2. MODIFICATIONS (UMBRELLA SAMPLE CLAUSE) ....................................... 97
2.2.21.3. MODIFICATIONS (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) .............................................. 97
2.2.22. ASSIGNMENT (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .............................................................. 97
2.2.23. APPLICABLE LAW (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ..................................................... 97
2.2.24. INDEPENDENT RELATIONSHIP (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................ 97
2.2.25. LOAN OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................. 97
2.2.26. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS (NO SAMPLE CLAUSE) ........................... 99
2.2.27. SIGNATORY AUTHORITY (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ....................................... 99
CHAPTER 3. NONREIMBURSABLE AND REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENTS WITH
FEDERAL/STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES ................................................. 100
3.1. GENERAL GUIDANCE .............................................................................................. 100
3.2. AGREEMENTS WITH STATE/LOCAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES .................... 100
3.3. AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES ............................ 100
3.3.1. GENERAL GUIDANCE .................................................................................... 100
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3.3.2. AGREEMENT CONTENTS ............................................................................. 103
3.3.2.1. TITLE ......................................................................................................... 104
3.3.2.2. AUTHORITY AND PARTIES ................................................................. 105
3.3.2.3. PURPOSE ................................................................................................... 105
3.3.2.4. RESPONSIBILITIES ................................................................................ 105
3.3.2.5. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES ........................................................... 106
3.3.2.6. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS .................................................................. 106
3.3.2.7. PRIORITY OF USE ................................................................................... 107
3.3.2.8. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS ........................................................... 107
3.3.2.9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ............................................... 108
3.3.2.10. RELEASE OF GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND
MEDIA ..................................................................................................................... 108
3.3.2.11. TERM OF AGREEMENT ...................................................................... 109
3.3.2.12. RIGHT TO TERMINATE ...................................................................... 109
3.3.2.13. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS ............................................................ 110
3.3.2.14. POINTS OF CONTACT .......................................................................... 110
3.3.2.15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION ....................................................................... 110
3.3.2.16. MODIFICATIONS .................................................................................. 111
3.3.2.17. APPLICABLE LAW ................................................................................ 111
3.3.2.18. LOAN OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY ............................................. 111
3.3.2.19. SIGNATORY AUTHORITY .................................................................. 111
APPENDIX 3. SAMPLE CLAUSES – NONREIMBURSABLE AND REIMBURSABLE
AGREEMENTS WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITIES ..................................... 112
3.1. AGREEMENT CONTENTS ........................................................................................ 112
3.2.1. TITLE .................................................................................................................. 112
3.2.1.1. TITLE (NONREIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................... 112
3.2.1.2. TITLE (REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) ........................... 112
3.2.1.3. TITLE (NONREIMBURSABLE UMBRELLA AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) 112
3.2.1.4. TITLE (REIMBURSABLE UMBRELLA AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) ....... 112
3.2.1.5. TITLE (ANNEX AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE) ......................................... 112
3.2.2. AUTHORITY AND PARTIES (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................................... 112
3.2.3. PURPOSE ............................................................................................................ 113
3.2.3.1. PURPOSE (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ....................................................................... 113
3.2.3.2. PURPOSE AND IMPLEMENTATION (UMBRELLA AGREEMENT SAMPLE
CLAUSE) .................................................................................................................... 113
3.2.3.3. PURPOSE (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) .......................................................... 113
3.2.4. RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................... 113
3.2.4.1. RESPONSIBILITIES (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ........................................................ 113
3.2.4.2. RESPONSIBILITIES (UMBRELLA IAA SAMPLE CLAUSE, ANOTHER FEDERAL
AGENCY’S APPROACH MAY DIFFER) ........................................................................ 114
3.2.4.3. RESPONSIBILITIES (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) ........................................... 114
3.2.5. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES ................................................................... 114
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3.2.5.1. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ...................................... 114
3.2.5.2. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES (UMBRELLA AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE)
................................................................................................................................... 114
3.2.5.3. SCHEDULE AND MILESTONES (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) .......................... 115
3.2.6. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS .......................................................................... 115
3.2.6.1. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (NONREIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT SAMPLE
CLAUSE) .................................................................................................................... 115
3.2.6.2. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT SAMPLE CLAUSE)
................................................................................................................................... 115
3.2.6.3. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (REIMBURSABLE UMBRELLA AGREEMENT
SAMPLE CLAUSE) ..................................................................................................... 115
3.2.6.4. FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS (REIMBURSABLE ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) .... 116
3.2.7. PRIORITY OF USE (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ...................................................... 116
3.2.8. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS ................................................................... 116
3.2.8.1. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ...................................... 116
3.2.8.2. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS (CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR
AGREEMENTS INVOLVING ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE FOR ISS SAMPLE CLAUSE)
................................................................................................................................... 116
3.2.8.3. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS (CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY FOR LAUNCH
AGREEMENTS FOR SCIENCE OR SPACE EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES UNRELATED TO
THE ISS SAMPLE CLAUSE) ....................................................................................... 116
3.2.9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ....................................................... 117
3.2.9.1. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS – DATA RIGHTS – FREE EXCHANGE OF
DATA (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .......................................................................................... 117
3.2.9.2. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS – DATA RIGHTS – HANDLING OF DATA
(SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................................................................................................... 117
3.2.9.3. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS – PATENT AND INVENTION RIGHTS
(SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................................................................................................... 118
3.2.10. RELEASE OF GENERAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND
MEDIA (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ..................................................................................... 118
3.2.11. TERM OF AGREEMENT ............................................................................... 118
3.2.11.1. TERM OF AGREEMENT (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................................... 118
3.2.11.2. TERM OF ANNEX (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................................ 118
3.2.12. RIGHT TO TERMINATE ............................................................................... 119
3.2.12.1. RIGHT TO TERMINATE (NONREIMBURSABLE SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............. 119
3.2.12.2. RIGHT TO TERMINATE (REIMBURSABLE SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................... 119
3.2.12.3. RIGHT TO TERMINATE (UMBRELLA NONREIMBURSABLE SAMPLE CLAUSE)
................................................................................................................................... 119
3.2.12.4. RIGHT TO TERMINATE (UMBRELLA REIMBURSABLE SAMPLE CLAUSE) 119
3.2.12.5. RIGHT TO TERMINATE (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................................. 119
3.2.13. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................... 120
3.2.14. POINTS OF CONTACT .................................................................................. 120
3.2.14.1. POINTS OF CONTACT (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................................................. 120
3.2.14.2. POINTS OF CONTACT (UMBRELLA SAMPLE CLAUSE) .............................. 120
3.2.14.3. POINTS OF CONTACT (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) ..................................... 121
3.2.15. DISPUTE RESOLUTION................................................................................ 122
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3.2.15.1. DISPUTE RESOLUTION (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................................................ 122
3.2.15.2. DISPUTE RESOLUTION (UMBRELLA IAA SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................... 122
3.2.16. MODIFICATIONS ........................................................................................... 122
3.2.16.1. MODIFICATIONS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ......................................................... 122
3.2.16.2. MODIFICATIONS (UMBRELLA SAMPLE CLAUSE) ..................................... 122
3.2.16.3. MODIFICATIONS (ANNEX SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................................ 123
3.2.17. APPLICABLE LAW (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................................................... 123
3.2.18. LOAN OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............... 123
3.2.19. SIGNATORY AUTHORITY (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ..................................... 124
CHAPTER 4. AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN ENTITIES ........................................... 125
4.1. GENERAL GUIDANCE .............................................................................................. 125
4.1.1. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT FORMATION PROCESS ................... 125
4.1.2. AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS, FOREIGN SPACE
AND OTHER FOREIGN GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES ................................... 126
4.1.3. AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN COMMERCIAL ENTITIES ................ 127
4.1.4. AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER TYPES OF FOREIGN ENTITIES .......... 127
4.1.5. FOR ALL TYPES OF AGREEMENTS DISCUSSED ABOVE .................... 127
4.2. INTERNATIONAL NONREIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT – MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING AND LETTER AGREEMENT ........................................................ 129
4.3. INTERNATIONAL REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT ............................................ 130
4.4. FRAMEWORK AGREEMENTS AND IMPLEMENTING ARRANGEMENTS ..... 132
4.5. AGREEMENTS RELATED TO THE INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION ........ 132
4.6. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENT CONTENTS ....................................................... 134
4.6.1. TITLE .................................................................................................................. 135
4.6.2. TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................... 135
4.6.3. PREAMBLE/INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE ............................................. 135
4.6.4. PURPOSE OF COOPERATION ...................................................................... 136
4.6.5. DEFINTIONS ...................................................................................................... 136
4.6.6. RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................... 136
4.6.7. RIGHTS IN RESULTING DATA ..................................................................... 137
4.6.8. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS .................................................................... 138
4.6.9. SCHEDULE......................................................................................................... 138
4.6.10. PRIORITY OF USE ......................................................................................... 138
4.6.11. MANAGEMENT/POINTS OF CONTACT ................................................... 138
4.6.12. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS -- CROSS WAIVER ............................. 139
4.6.13. REGISTRATION OF SPACE OBJECTS ..................................................... 139
4.6.14. TRANSFER OF GOODS AND TECHNICAL DATA .................................. 140
4.6.15. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ..................................................... 141
4.6.16. RELEASE OF RESULTS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION ....................... 142
4.6.17. EXCHANGE OF PERSONNEL AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES ............ 142
4.6.18. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND MOVEMENT OF GOODS ..................... 142
4.6.19. OWNERSHIP OF EQUIPMENT ................................................................... 143
4.6.20. CONSULATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION ....................................... 143
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4.6.21. INVESTIGATIONS OF MISHAPS AND CLOSE CALLS ......................... 143
4.6.22. CHOICE OF LAW ........................................................................................... 144
4.6.23. AMENDMENTS ............................................................................................... 144
4.6.24. ENTRY INTO FORCE, TERM AND TERMINATION .............................. 144
4.6.25. CONTINUING OBLIGATIONS ..................................................................... 145
4.6.26. SIGNATORIES ................................................................................................. 145
4.7. OTHER TYPES OF INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS ........................................ 146
4.7.1. LOAN OF EQUIPMENT AGREEMENT........................................................ 146
4.7.2. REIMBURSABLE TRAVEL AGREEMENT ................................................. 146
4.7.3. VISITING RESEARCHER AGREEMENTS .................................................. 146
APPENDIX 4: SAMPLE CLAUSES – AGREEMENTS WITH FOREIGN ENTITIES .. 148
4.6.1. TITLE (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................................................................. 148
4.6.2. TABLE OF CONTENTS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .............................................. 148
4.6.3. PREAMBLE/INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE ............................................. 148
4.6.3.1. PREAMBLE (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................................................................... 148
4.6.3.2. LETTER AGREEMENT INTRODUCTORY LANGUAGE (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .... 148
4.6.4. PURPOSE OF COOPERATION (SAMPLE CLAUSE)................................. 148
4.6.5. DEFINTIONS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................................................................ 149
4.6.6. RESPONSIBILITIES (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................................................... 149
4.6.7. RIGHTS IN RESULTING DATA (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................... 149
4.6.8. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................... 150
4.6.8. FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............................... 150
4.6.9. SCHEDULE (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................................................................... 150
4.6.10. PRIORITY OF USE (SAMPLE CLAUSE) .................................................... 150
4.6.11. MANAGEMENT/POINTS OF CONTACT (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ............. 150
4.6.12. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS -- CROSS WAIVER ............................. 151
4.6.12.1. LIABILITY AND RISK OF LOSS .................................................................. 151
4.6.12.1.1. Liability and Risk Of Loss – (Cross Waiver Of Liability For
Agreements Involving Aeronautics Or Terrestrial Activities Sample Clause) 151
4.6.12.1.2. Liability and Risk Of Loss – Cross Waiver (Cross-Waiver Of Liability
For Agreements Involving Space Activities Unrelated To The International
Space Station Sample Clause) ........................................................................... 151
4.6.12.1.3. Liability and Risk Of Loss – Cross-Waiver (Cross-Waiver Of
Liability For Agreements For Activities Related To The International Space
Station Sample Clause) ...................................................................................... 154
4.6.13. REGISTRATION OF SPACE OBJECTS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................ 157
4.6.14. TRANSFER OF GOODS AND TECHNICAL DATA (SAMPLE CLAUSE)
......................................................................................................................................... 157
4.6.15. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS (SAMPLE CLAUSE) ................ 158
4.6.16. RELEASE OF RESULTS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION (SAMPLE
CLAUSE) ....................................................................................................................... 159
4.6.17. EXCHANGE OF PERSONNEL AND ACCESS TO FACILITIES (SAMPLE
CLAUSE) ....................................................................................................................... 159
4.6.18. CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AND MOVEMENT OF GOODS (SAMPLE
CLAUSE) ....................................................................................................................... 159
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