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ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001360865-11-000043
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: DEFA14A
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1
FILED AS OF DATE: 20110318
DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20110318
EFFECTIVENESS DATE: 20110318
FILER:
COMPANY DATA:
COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: COMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGIES INC
CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000102198
STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PATENT OWNERS & LESSORS [6794]
IRS NUMBER: 362664428
STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE
FISCAL YEAR END: 1231
FILING VALUES:
FORM TYPE: DEFA14A
SEC ACT: 1934 Act
SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-08696
FILM NUMBER: 11697695
BUSINESS ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1375 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST
CITY: FAIRFIELD
STATE: CT
ZIP: 06824
BUSINESS PHONE: (203) 368-6044
MAIL ADDRESS:
STREET 1: 1375 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST
CITY: FAIRFIELD
STATE: CT
ZIP: 06824
FORMER COMPANY:
FORMER CONFORMED NAME: UNIVERSITY PATENTS INC
DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703
DEFA14A
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cttc14aproxynotice2011.txt
COMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. PROXY NOTICE FILED AS ADDITIONAL PROXY MATERIALS ON SCHEDULE 14A
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Filed by the Registrant [X]
Filed by a Party other than the Registrant [ ]
Check the appropriate box:
[ ] Preliminary Proxy Statement
[ ] CONFIDENTIAL, FOR USE OF THE COMMISSION ONLY (AS PERMITTED BY RULE
14A-6(E)(2))
[ ] Definitive Proxy Statement
[X] Definitive Additional Materials
[ ] Soliciting Material Pursuant to 240.14a-12
COMPETITIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
(NAME OF PERSON(S) FILING PROXY STATEMENT, IF OTHER THAN THE REGISTRANT)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
[X] No fee required.
[ ] Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(4) and 0-11.
(1) Title of each class of securities to which transaction applies:
(2) Aggregate number of securities to which transaction applies:
(3) Per unit price or other underlying value of transaction computed
pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee
is calculated and state how it was determined):
(4) Proposed maximum aggregate value of transaction:
(5) Total fee paid:
[ ] Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
[ ] Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule
0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid
previously. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or
the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
(1) Amount Previously Paid:
(2) Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
(3) Filing Party:
(4) Date Filed:
*** Exercise Your Right to Vote ***
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF PROXY MATERIALS FOR THE
SHAREHOLDER MEETING TO BE HELD ON MAY 2, 2011
COMETITIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
*
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**----- COMPETITIVE
****---- TECHNOLOGIES
**===== Unlocking the Potential of Innovation
**=====**
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* (R)
1375 Kings Highway East
Suite 400
Fairfield, CT 06824
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Meeting Information
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Meeting Type: Annual Meeting
For holders as of: March 7, 2011
Date: May 2, 2011 Time: 10:00 AM EDT
Lotaction: Norwalk Inn &
Conference Center
99 East Avenue
Norwalk, Connecticut 06851
You are receiving this communication because you hold
shares in the above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote
these shares. This communication presents only an
overview of the more complete proxy materials that are
available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy
materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a
paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the
important information contained in the proxy materials
before voting.
SEE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS NOTICE TO OBTAIN
PROXY MATERIALS AND VOTING INSTRUCTIONS.
BEFORE YOU VOTE
How to Access the Proxy Materials
Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
1. NOTICE & PROXY STATEMENT 2. ANNUAL REPORT 3. FORM 10-K/A
How to View Online:
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
-->[XXXX XXXX XXXX](located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com.
How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must
request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of
the following methods to make your request:
1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com
2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639
3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
* If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the
information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow -->[XXXX XXXX XXXX]
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT
be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed
above on or before April 18, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery.
HOW TO VOTE
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements
including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by
the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any
special requirements for meeting attendance. At the Meeting you will need to
request a ballot to vote these shares.
Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the
information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow -->[XXXX XXXX XXXX]
available and follow the instructions.
Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials,
which will include a proxy card.
VOTING ITEMS
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE
FOR THE FOLLOWING:
1. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
NOMINEES:
01) Joel M. Evans, M.D.
02) Richard D. Hornidge, Jr.
03) Rustin Howard
04) William L. Reali
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECOMMENDS YOU VOTE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROPOSAL:
2. RATIFICATION OF THE APPOINTMENT OF MAYER HOFFMAN MCCANN, CPAS AS OUR
INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2011;
NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any
adjournment thereof.
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