AFI61-301_USAFASUP — The Domestic Technology Transfer Process And The Offices Of Research And Technology Applications

AFI61-301_USAFASUP governs domestic technology transfer, ORTA duties, technology agreements, awards, royalties, and equipment donations.

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  • Publication number: AFI61-301_USAFASUP
  • Title: THE DOMESTIC TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER PROCESS AND THE OFFICES OF RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS
  • Date: 2017-09-07

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The publication assigns duties for Air Force technology transfer officials, laboratory commanders and directors, and ORTA focal points. It addresses CRADAs, EPAs, CTAs, royalty distribution, technology transfer reporting, cash awards, and donations or loans of laboratory equipment.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) personnel.

Topics covered

  • Domestic technology transfer
  • Cooperative Research and Development Agreements
  • Education Partnership Agreements
  • Commercial Test Agreements
  • Technology transfer focal points
  • Royalty distribution
  • Laboratory equipment donations

Questions and answers

Who reviews and approves CRADAs entered into by Air Force laboratories and technical activities?

The authority to review and approve all Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) entered into by all laboratories and/or technical activities is delegated to the TEO. (paragraph 1)

What agreements may commanders or directors enter into?

As authorized, enter into Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), patent licenses, Commercial Test Agreements (CTAs), Education Partnership Agreements (EPAs), and other types of technology transfer agreements with public and private sector organizations. (paragraph 2)

What must ORTA focal points maintain for technology transfer agreements?

Collect, maintain, and report all data elements required for the management of technology transfer. This includes, but is not limited to, Defense Technology Transfer Information System, and other data elements as called out in the current Air Force Technology Transfer Handbook. Maintain working files, documents, and records of all transfer agreements. (paragraph 61-302)

When may Air Force laboratories donate or loan laboratory equipment?

Air Force Laboratories and/or technical activities may directly donate or loan laboratory equipment to public and private schools and nonprofit institutions pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §3710(i) or 10 U.S.C. §2194 or provide personal property to collaborating parties under a CRADA pursuant to 15 U.S.C. §3710a. (paragraph 9)

What condition should property targeted for donation generally be in?

Property targeted for donation should be in working condition. However, at the request of the donee, inoperable property may be donated. (paragraph 9)

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