The materials contained in this section are important resources to guide current and prospective USIC members in their multifaceted relationships with the national laboratories, the GIPP program, their Eurasian partners, and USIC.
Descriptions and/or sample documents are provided on such key issues as patent rights, intellectual property, and joint work statements. Potential USIC members are strongly advised to review these materials prior to developing a GIPP project proposal with a national laboratory partner.
USIC Project Proposal Guidelines (Jan. 2003 rev. 2007)
Detailed description of necessary components and evaluation criteria for IPP project proposals
Class Patent Waiver (Sept. 1996)
Stipulates class waiver of inventions made by former Soviet Union (FSU) employees under subcontracts between FSU institutes and DOE national laboratories
Patent Rights Guidance (Sept. 1996)
Basic guidelines on obtaining patent protections
Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (Sept. 1996)
Sample CRADA between U.S. company and lab
Joint Work Statement (Sept. 1996)
Sample adjunct to CRADA, outlining statement of work and allocation of resources
Model ISTC Forms (Jan. 2002)
Sample model partner agreement and template for IPP projects using ISTC payment mechanism
Memorandum of Understanding (Jan. 2006)
Official agreement defining relationship of USIC and the GIPP program
IPP Guidance for Evaluating FSU Weapons Personnel (June 2002)
Categories and definitions for determination of bona fides of weapons scientists in the former Soviet Union
Detailed Guidance for Treatment of Intellectual Property (Dec. 2001)
Guidance on contractual language, administrative agreements, and recommended procedures
General Provisions (July 1997)
Terminology typically found in national laboratory sub-contracts