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1160.3—Assistance to industrial technology partnerships.

(a) General. The types of assistance available to Industrial Technology Partnerships (ITPs) are described in the following subsections. Additional assistance which is specific to Research and Development Limited Partnerships (RDLPs) is described in paragraph (f) of this section.

(b) Workshops. Upon request, the Secretary may hold workshops with representatives from the private sector and government in order to further the objectives of this part. Such workshops are designed to explore interest in specific potential ITPs. They will be structured to avoid antitrust problems.

(c) Clearinghouse. The Department's experience with Industrial Technology Partnerships, notably RDLPs, indicates that numerous potential participants in RDLPs, especially General Partners, need access to specialized information. Accordingly, the Department will develop and maintain a list of specific public and private sector specialists in such categories as venture capitalists, tax accountants, legal specialists, university and non-profit laboratories, brokers, technical and economic feasibility analysts, and proprietary information specialists (especially in patents). Persons wishing to be included in the list or wishing to received a copy of the list should write to the following address:

Industrial Technology Partnerships Program, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 4816, Box B, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230.

Inclusion on the list is voluntary, and is free of charge to all parties, as is receipt of the list. The Department of Commerce, however, makes no representation about the qualifications, experience or ability of any individual identified in these lists.

(d) Small business. The Department is aware of the significant contributions of technology-related small business to the economic health of the Nation. Accordingly, the Department shall identify sources of information for them on innovation services and resources including, for example: Technologies available for licensing; markets for new technology-based products and services; financing; techniques and incentives for innovation; organizations providing feasibility testing and demonstration services; and information on production and distribution methods. This assistance may be supplemented by the list of referrals described in paragraph (c) of this section.

(e) Patent licensing. To assist industrial technology partnerships, the Patent Licensing Program of the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) will provide ITPs with current announcements of the availability of licenses to use government-owned technology (on an exclusive or non-exclusive basis). Write to:

David T. Mowry, Director, Center for the Utilization of Federal Technology, NTIS, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22101.

(f) Additional assistance for Research and Development Partnerships (RDLPs). The Department has no funds available for direct financial support for the establishment or operation of any ITP. Anyone wishing to apply for any of the services listed below should direct their inquiry to:

Industrial Technology Partnerships Program, Herbert C. Hoover Building, Room 4816, Box B, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, DC 20230.

(1) Introductory training. The Department will accept a limited number of businesspersons, academicians and other persons for purposes of providing introductory training in the concept of RDLPs. Such training will be tailored to the needs of the trainee, wherever possible. Travel and other expenses of the trainees will be borne by the trainees.

(2) Information on RDLPs. The Department will make available information on research and development limited partnerships. A fee may be charged for the printing costs of Departmental publications.

(3) Data bases. The Department will provide after May, 1984 as available, technical and marketing data on specific technologies, which may be useful to potential general partners in drafting business plans.

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