Notice Pursuant to the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993-Z-Wave Alliance, Inc.

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**What it does:** This is a legal notice announcing that Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. has filed paperwork under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. This federal law allows companies to work together on research and development projects with certain legal protections. **Who it affects:** - Z-Wave Alliance, Inc. (a technology standards organization) - Companies that make Z-Wave smart home devices - Potentially consumers who use Z-Wave technology products **What would change:** The Z-Wave Alliance gains legal protections that limit their liability in antitrust lawsuits when collaborating with member companies on research and technology standards. This allows them to work together more freely on developing Z-Wave wireless communication technology without fear of certain types of legal challenges. This is primarily a procedural notice - no immediate changes to products or services would occur. The collaboration itself may lead to improved smart home technology standards in the future.

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