FAIRFIELD, Conn., Dec. 9, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Competitive Technologies, Inc. (OTCQX:CTTC) today announced that Rustin R. Howard, who has served as a Director of CTTC since October of 2007, has been elected Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective immediately. William Reali, who had served as Chairman since September 2010, resigned his position as Chairman, stating his desire to devote more time to his accounting business and his family. Mr. Reali will remain a member of CTTC’s Board.