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Technology Transfer and the Transition in the United States: Beyond the “Fortress”

  A paper looks back on the historical development along with the technology and knowledge (Know-How) transfer in the United States which has been established by immigrants, clarifying “to protect technology and competition for national interests” to highlight the challenge of its paradox in such a globalized world.

    ・Technology Transfer and the Transition in the United States: Beyond the “Fortress”  (PDF)


Request for Public Comments on the Effects of Export Controls on Decisions To Use or Not Use U.S. Origin Parts and Components in Commercial Products and the Effects of Such Decisions

  CISTEC Comment submitted to BIS in response to "Request for Public Comments on the Effects of Export Controls on Decisions To Use or Not Use U.S. Origin Parts and Components in Commercial Products and the Effects of Such Decisions" in Federal Register 74 FR413 dated January 5, 2009.

    ・Letter for Public Comment
     1. Category No. 1: Questions regarding the controls of US-origin items in your company
     2. Survey results for Category No.1 to No.6
     3. Comments in response to questionnaire Category No.1 (a-5)
     4. Comments in regard to Category No.1 (a-6)
     5. Comments in response to questionnaire Category No.2 (c)
     6. Comments in response to questionnaire Category No.4 (a-2) and (b-2)
     7. Comments in response to questionnaire Category No.5 (b)
     8. Comments in response to questionnaire Category No.6 ( f )


U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”)

  A report explains the introductory overview of the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), which governs transfers of arms.

     ・U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) (PDF)