Title: US Department of Defense technology transfer: the partnership intermediary model

Authors: Will D. Swearingen, John Dennis

Addresses: 900 Technology Blvd., Suite A, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA. ' 900 Technology Blvd., Suite A, Bozeman, MT 59718, USA

Abstract: This paper addresses technology transfer from the US Department of Defense (DoD), focusing primarily on licensing of DoD technology to the private sector. It first presents a profile of DoD as a substantial generator of new technology and patented inventions. Then, it discusses how DoD traditionally has engaged in technology transfer. Next, the paper highlights an approach DoD has been developing to improve the volume and value of its licensing to industry – the use of |partnership intermediaries|. This section focuses primarily on TechLink, one of DoD|s oldest partnership intermediaries, to illustrate the rationale, methodology and utility of partnership intermediaries.

Keywords: technology transfer; US Department of Defense; licensing; CRADAs; partnership intermediary models; partnership intermediaries; TechLink; Defense TechLink; technology transfer legislation; USA; United States; defence research.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTTC.2009.024389

International Journal of Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, 2009 Vol.8 No.2/3, pp.270 - 285

Published online: 02 Apr 2009 *

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