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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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Using Automated Fingerprint Identification Software Without Permission
Northrop Grumman settled a lawsuit filed by biometrics technology company Cogent Systems that accused Northrop of using Cogent’s automated fingerprint technology without permission. Cogent claimed it did not give Northrop permission to use its automated fingerprint identification software for a contract with the British Police Information Technology Organization, and its successor, the National Policing Improvement Agency. Under the terms of the agreement, Northrop agreed to pay Cogent $25 million to settle the lawsuit and $15 million for a non-exclusive license to use the software. Northrop and Cogent also agreed to a five-year research and development, service and products agreement, under which Northrop will pay Cogent $20 million for products and services over the term of the agreement.
- Misconduct Type
- Intellectual Property
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Announcement
- 9/10/2007