Only copyright creates dissemination of new innovations.
NIST 20 – a division of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
National Institute of Standards and Technology, “An In-Depth Look into Intellectual Property: Part One,” National Institute of Standards and Technology, 01-10-2020, https://www.nist.gov/news-events/news/2020/01/depth-look-intellectual-property-part-one
The development and management of intellectual property (IP) is a vital component of technology transfer that can enhance and accelerate adoption of results by businesses to make products and services available in the overall economy. While there are federal laws, regulations and government-wide policies, NIST’s own internal policies and strategy for identification, protection and management of intellectual property rights of all parties will form a common understanding and basis for more rapid technology transfer. While a clearly articulated strategy is important, each business transaction has unique aspects and some flexibility is needed to address issues based on the numerous variables involved.