Prospective Grant of Exclusive Patent License 12-009-EX1
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- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), U.S. Department of Commerce, is contemplating the exclusive grant of a patent license to Julia Jean LLC of Columbia Falls, Montana. This license pertains to NIST's interest in inventions related to Cold Cathode Electron Field Emitters Based on Silicon Carbide Structures. Interested parties must submit written comments or alternative license applications by July 1, 2026.
Scope of Opportunity
NIST intends to grant an exclusive license for the following patents and patent applications:
- U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61/589,954 (filed Jan 24, 2012)
- U.S. Patent No. 8,907,553 B2 (issued Dec 9, 2014)
- U.S. Patent No. 9,324,534 B2 (issued Apr 26, 2016)
- U.S. Patent No. 9,558,907 B2 (issued Jan 21, 2017) All patents are titled "COLD FIELD ELECTRON EMITTERS BASED ON SILICON CARBIDE STRUCTURES." The prospective license territory may be worldwide, with the field of use limited to "Research, Development, Manufacturing, and Commercialization of the Licensed Patent Rights for the creation of Licensed Products."
License Details
This will be a royalty-bearing exclusive license that complies with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7. The license may be granted unless NIST receives written evidence and argument within fifteen (15) days from the published notice date (June 16, 2026) demonstrating that the grant would be inconsistent with these regulations.
Key Dates & Contact
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
- Response Deadline: July 1, 2026 (for written comments or applications for a license)
- Contact: Patrick McCue, Patenting and Licensing Manager, NIST Technology Partnerships Office, patrick.mccue@nist.gov.