EAR Fundamental Research

 

State Dept. (ITAR) Fundamental Research

 

Commerce (EAR) Fundamental Research

· Exclusion significantly broader than under ITAR

· Research conducted by scientists, engineers, or students at a U.S. university normally exempt from licensing

—     Brief prepublication review solely: (1) to ensure no inadvertent release of proprietary information; or (2) to decide whether to patent generally does not trigger licensing

—     Prepublication review by a corporate sponsor or other restrictions on the publication of scientific and technical information generally invalidates the exemption

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· Some technologies ineligible for fundamental research exclusion (e.g., advanced encryption)

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