10 C.F.R. § 780.24

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 780.24 - Criteria for declaring a patent affected with the public interest

A patent shall be declared to be affected with the public interest pursuant to section 153a of the Act upon the Board's final decision that:

(a) The invention or discovery covered by the patent is of primary importance in the production or utilization of special nuclear material or atomic energy; and

(b) The licensing of such invention or discovery under section 153 of the Act is of primary importance to effectuate the policies and purposes of the Act.

10 C.F.R. § 780.24