What must be obtained for technical data developed with mixed funding?

The correct answer reflects the requirements for technical data developed with mixed funding. When technical data is developed with both government and private sector funding—referred to as mixed funding—the government is entitled to certain rights regarding the use and distribution of that data. Specifically, the government purpose rights allow the government to use the technical data for its own purposes, which may include sharing it with other government agencies or using it for its projects.

This type of right does not extend to unrestricted, unlimited rights, which would allow the government to use the data in any commercial manner or share it freely without restrictions. Instead, government purpose rights are intended to protect the interests of both the government and the developers of the technical data.

Having unlimited rights for government use could lead to potential conflicts with private sector interests involved in developing the data, as it would not recognize the mixed funding context that grants the private entity a stake in the commercialization and utilization of that data. Similarly, licensing agreements with full rights or exclusive rights to commercialize do not apply to mixed funding scenarios, as they imply governmental acquisition of data in a way that disregards the shared contributions and rights of the private entities involved. Thus, government purpose rights ensure that the use of the technical data respects the contributions from all