Intellectual Property, Non-Royalty, and Copyright Outside Counsel Contract

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) is seeking qualified respondents to provide intellectual property counsel and related services. The selected contractor(s) will be expected to periodically advise the agency on intellectual property issues, protect the agency's intellectual property rights through enforcement actions, register copyrights and trademarks, create licensing and royalty agreements, assist in licensing contract negotiations, and engage in other activities necessary to protect the state's intellectual property. The solicitation number is 701-25-003, and responses are due by October 30, 2024. All engagements will be submitted for approval by the Texas Attorney General, and the contract will be non-exclusive. Respondents must register and submit their responses through the Bonfire online platform, and all addendums, questions, and announcements related to the solicitation will be provided and responded to in Bonfire.

The contract is open to all qualified respondents, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The TEA has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for these services, and the solicitation does not specify a budget range or award value. Interested parties can contact the TEA Contracts and Purchasing Division for additional information.