FEDERAL · 15 U.S.C. · Chapter 63

Purpose

15 U.S.C. § 3702
Title15Commerce and Trade
Chapter63 — TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

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15 U.S.C. § 3702.

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It is the purpose of this chapter to improve the economic, environmental, and social well-being of the United States by—

(1)establishing organizations in the executive branch to study and stimulate technology;
(2)promoting technology development through the establishment of cooperative research centers;
(3)stimulating improved utilization of federally funded technology developments, including inventions, software, and training technologies, by State and local governments and the private sector;
(4)providing encouragement for the development of technology through the recognition of individuals and companies which have made outstanding contributions in technology; and
(5)encouraging the exchange of scientific and technical personnel among academia, industry, and Federal laboratories.

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History

(Pub. L. 96–480, §3, Oct. 21, 1980, 94 Stat. 2312; Pub. L. 99–502, §9(b)(1), (f)(2), Oct. 20, 1986, 100 Stat. 1795, 1797.)

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Amendments
1986—Par. (2). Pub. L. 99–502, §9(b)(1), substituted "cooperative research centers" for "centers for industrial technology".
Par. (3). Pub. L. 99–502, §9(f)(2), inserted ", including inventions, software, and training technologies,".

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