Code of Federal Regulations Title 10. Energy § 10.781.53 Additional licenses

(a) In consideration of the settlement of interferences or other administrative proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office;

(b) In consideration of a release of any claims;

(c) In exchange for or as a part of the consideration for a license under adversely held patents;

(d) As necessary for meeting obligations of the U.S. under any treaty, international agreement arrangement or cooperation, memorandum of understanding or similar arrangement;  or

(e) In consideration for the settlement or resolution of any proceeding under the Department of Energy Organization Act or other law.