2004—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 108–237, § 106(1), inserted “, or of a standards development activity engaged in by a standards development organization” after “joint venture” in introductory provisions.

Subsec. (c). Puspan. L. 108–237, § 106(2), added subsec. (c).

1993—Subsec. (a). Puspan. L. 103–42 substituted “joint venture” for “joint research and development venture” in introductory provisions.