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Strategic Goal 2
Foster science and technological leadership by protecting intellectual property (IP), enhancing technical standards, and advancing measurement science
Working with U.S. industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards, the Department is focused on providing the infrastructure necessary to develop innovative breakthroughs and new technologies vital to the Nation’s long-term economic growth. The Department’s laboratories provide the measurement science and standards capabilities needed by industry to continually develop new and improved products and services and enhance quality of life. Over 400 National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) staff members participate in more than 105 standards development organizations each year, and NIST sells more than 30,000 Standard Reference Materials (SRM) and 5,000 Standard Reference Databases annually. The Department’s measurement and standards work addresses a significant portion of the Nation’s modern technology-based economy, from the automotive to the biotechnology sector, from basic materials and manufacturing to information technology (IT), and from companies with a handful of employees to the largest firms along with universities and other government agencies. Intellectual property (IP) is a potent force in, and a fundamental component of, the global economy. The Department strives to preserve the Nation’s competitive edge by protecting IP and encouraging technological innovation. In market-driven economic systems, innovation provides a catalyst for economic prosperity through the accumulation of scientific knowledge; introduction of new products and services; and improvements in the productivity levels of land, labor, and capital resources. Some of the FY 2007 accomplishments include:
The Department has demonstrated successful progress under this strategic goal. Bureaus with programs supporting this strategic goal include NIST, the National Technical Information Service (NTIS); the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO); and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
The following are the strategic objectives that fall under this strategic goal: |
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