FAR 28.105-2 Patent infringement bonds
Subsection Federal Acquisition Regulation
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 28.105-2
- Type
- Subsection
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this subsection.
Text
(a) Contracts providing for patent indemnity may require these bonds only if-
(1) A performance bond is not furnished; and
(2) The financial responsibility of the contractor is unknown or doubtful.
(b) The contracting officer shall determine the penal sum.
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 14, 28, 36, and 52 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 28.105-2?
FAR 28.105-2 is a subsection of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Patent infringement bonds".
Are changes to FAR 28.105-2 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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