The Senate Armed Services Committee's version of the fiscal 2027 defense authorization bill would significantly reshape how the Pentagon obtains and controls technical data and software rights, establishing a default presumption of “government-purpose rights,” shifting the burden of proof to contractors seeking intellectual property protections, according to legislation filed today . The provision in the Senate bill is similar to one proposed by Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) and advanced by House authorizers. The Goodlander amendment is opposed by...