In the past, research programs funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) often led industry efforts in technology. Today the reverse is largely the case. Technology leadership has shifted to industry, where most research and development (R & D) dollars are spent.

In the past, research programs funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) often led industry efforts in technology. Today the reverse is largely the case. Technology leadership has shifted to industry, where most research and development (R&D) dollars are spent.

When acquiring intellectual property (IP) license rights, the Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition community should consider certain core principles. The table below highlights these principles and is followed by more details on each. For the purposes of this guide, the term "intellectual property" means patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. In dealing with IP rights, the Government has promulgated policies and regulations on patents, copyrights, technical data, and computer software.

In the Information Age, historically marginalized groups and developing nations continue to strive for socio-economic empowerment within the global community. Their ultimate success largely depends upon their ability to develop, protect, and exploit th

Owing to the expected nature of combat in 2010, U.S. military forces face a pressing need to transform themselves for rapid response to an unpredictable threat. Rapid advances in commercial technology (particularly in electronics), coupled with the easy access to commercial technology enjoyed by potential adversaries, will compel DOD and defense contractors to excel at integrating commercial technology into defense systems. This integration of commercial and military manufacturing (ICMM) has begun on a small scale. By 2010, it needs to increase substantially if U.S. forces are to retain a technological edge. This report assesses the opportunities for increased ICMM in 2010 and beyond, identifies barriers, and recommends strategies for overcoming them.

This book provides thorough and specific guidance on how to prepare defense-related scientific and technical reports, including classified scientific and technical reports. It includes an appendix describing the workings of the Defense Technical Information Center, the central repository for defense-related scientific and technical reports, and an appendix addressing tone and style, including pertinent information from the United States Government Printing Office Style Manual 2000, the official style guide of the U.S. Government and, therefore, the Department of Defense. Every facet of preparing defense-related scientific and technical reports is addressed, thereby making it unnecessary for the user to have to refer to the standards and numerous regulations pertaining to this subject. In effect, the book provides "one-stop shopping" for the user. Also, some of the official guidance on preparing defense-related scientific and technical reports requires interpretation, and in those cases the book provides a prudent analysis of that information and prescribes a "best practices" course for the user.