Title 15, Commerce and TradeRelease 119-102
§3702 Purpose
Title 15 › CHAPTER 63 — TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION › § 3702
Summary
Work to better the nation’s economy, environment, and society by setting up federal groups to promote technology; creating cooperative research centers; helping state and local governments and businesses use federally funded inventions, software, and training; recognizing contributors; and sharing staff among colleges, industry, and federal labs.
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Title 15, §3702
Commerce and Trade, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
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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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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Citation
15 U.S.C. § 3702
Title 15, Commerce and Trade
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102