(a) Any direct or indirect charge or threat of patent, trademark, or copyright infringement received by any contracting office, shall be referred to counsel for the activity who will notify and coordinate all actions on such cases with the General Counsel, HQ DLA.
(b) The General Counsel, HQ DLA is hereby authorized to make acquisitions in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2386 and to enter into agreements in settlement of claims under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (22 U.S.C. 2356) and 35 U.S.C. 181-188. The General Counsel, HQ DLA shall coordinate with the Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in the processing and final disposition of each claim.
