In the fast-paced world of government contracting, particularly for technology firms, managing intellectual property (IP) can be one of the trickiest aspects of doing business. While securing a government contract can be a lucrative opportunity, it often comes with strings attached—especially when it comes to protecting proprietary technology, software, and data. Understanding how to balance intellectual property protection with the federal government’s rights to use, share, and even modify that technology is critical for any tech firm entering the government contracting space.