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The Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice received notifications from ASTM International about updates to its standards development activities. These notifications, which were filed on February 17, 2025, are meant to extend certain legal protections under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. This act limits the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under specific conditions. ASTM's updated list of activities taking place between December 20, 2024, and February 17, 2025, is available online.

The Maritime Sustainment and Technology Innovation Consortium (MSTIC) has updated its membership as of April 9, 2025. Various organizations have been added, including Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology, Inc. in Connecticut, and Velo3D, Inc. in California, while others, like Progeny Systems LLC in Virginia, have withdrawn. These changes were filed under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 to limit antitrust liabilities. MSTIC plans to continue updating its membership and disclosing any further changes.

The Defense Electronics Consortium (DEC) has added Menlo Microsystems, Inc. to its group as part of a venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This change was formally reported on October 11, 2024, to limit antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain conditions. Membership in the consortium remains open, and DEC plans to continue updating the authorities about future membership changes. Previously, DEC made a similar notification on July 1, 2024, with the last notice about it being published on September 26, 2024.

The 3D PDF Consortium Inc. has notified the authorities about changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Specifically, Kubotek3D has joined as a new member, while several individuals and organizations have withdrawn. Additionally, ITI TranscenData Business has changed its name to ITI, a Wipro company. The group plans to continue its research project with an open membership and will file updates about any further changes.

The Mobile Satellite Services Association (MSSA) has notified the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. Several companies, including Mavenir Systems, MTN Group Management Services, PCTEL, and Qualcomm, have joined as new members. Additionally, AI Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC has rebranded to Space42. MSSA plans to continue updating its membership details as necessary, ensuring transparency under the Act.

The National Advanced Mobility Consortium, Inc. (NAMC) has submitted a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act, detailing changes in its membership. This filing limits antitrust plaintiffs to recover only actual damages under certain conditions. New members have joined NAMC, while some members have withdrawn from the group. NAMC's membership will continue to change, and it will keep notifying the relevant authorities about these changes.

The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) has submitted notifications to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission about changes in its membership. These changes involve adding new members like The Mason and Hanger Group, Inc., and others, while some members such as iXblue Defense Systems, Inc. have withdrawn. These notifications are part of efforts to limit plaintiffs' recovery to actual damages under certain antitrust laws. UTIC plans to continue updating its membership status in the future.

The Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. has made changes to its membership, as disclosed in a filing under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The group added Skyline Smart Homes of Happy Valley, OR, while several companies from Taiwan, the United States, Germany, Japan, and the Netherlands withdrew. Some members have also updated their names, and previous filing errors have been corrected, including recognition of new members who joined on various dates. The organization plans to continue updating its membership details with the authorities.

The Open RF Association, Inc. has updated its membership by adding National Instruments from Austin, TX. This update was reported to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission to ensure compliance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The Act limits the financial recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages under certain conditions. The association plans to keep its membership open and will continue to report any further changes in its membership.

The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division has announced changes in the membership of the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium (MTEC) under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This notice, filed on January 6, 2025, allows for the extension of limitations on antitrust plaintiffs' recoveries against consortium members. The recent additions include a variety of organizations, from AccelerMED LLC in Minnesota to Zeteo Tech, Inc. in Maryland. The group remains open to new members, and MTEC will continue to update the membership as necessary.