Competitive Technologies Announces Staff Promotions

August 2, 2006

Fairfield, CT (August 2, 2006) – Competitive Technologies, Inc. (AMEX: CTT) today announced that it has named Mike Kiley, Ph.D. to the post of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Previously, Dr. Kiley was Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. Michael D. Davidson has been promoted to Senior Vice President from Vice President and remains Chief Financial Officer. Girish Nallur, Ph.D, was named Director of Technology. Dr. Nallur was formerly a business development technical specialist.

"I am excited to announce the appointments of Drs. Kiley and Nallur and Mr. Davidson. They have been instrumental in helping to formulate the company’s growth strategy and are key players in executing our business plan going forward," commented Dr. D.J. Freed, Competitive Technologies’ President and Chief Executive Officer. "As a service business, our most important assets are our people and I am pleased to recognize these individuals for their outstanding efforts to bring CTT to the next level."

About Competitive Technologies

Competitive Technologies, established in 1968, is a full service technology transfer and licensing provider, focused on bringing the intellectual property assets of its clients to the marketplace. CTT specializes in identifying, developing and commercializing innovative technologies in a variety of areas, including life and physical sciences, electronics, and nanotechnologies. Through its global distribution platform, CTT maximizes the value of its clients' intellectual assets. For more information, please visit: www.competitivetech.net.

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