Under a Department of War program, MITRE is issuing commercial experimentation licenses for prototype and technology patents to companies that can field new capabilities quickly, the company announced April 8.
A marine technology company is testing a MITRE approach to improve embedded energy storage for unmanned systems, EV structures, and aerospace applications. A technology company is evaluating applications of MITRE’s IP to technology powering its uncrewed aircraft. Both are working with patented MITRE approaches that are among thousands available through a Department of War (DoW) Patent Holiday, an initiative accelerating commercial solutions to the warfighter.
The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering launched the program to streamline the flow of technology to national security missions. The patent catalog includes offerings from the nation’s DoW laboratories and federally funded R&D centers (FFRDCs). Of hundreds of patents MITRE submitted, 14 were selected initially.
“It’s critical that we make available IP from FFRDCs and federal laboratories as fuel for industry-driven solutions,” said Charles Clancy, MITRE chief technology officer and senior vice president of MITRE Labs.
“This is a powerful and deliberate way to help companies de-risk adoption, speed commercialization, and accelerate mission-focused innovation,” said Keoki Jackson, senior vice president and general manager of MITRE National Security. “It’s a significant step to more rapidly transitioning critical capabilities into the hands of warfighters and the broader economy.”
Companies can work with MITRE and others represented on the DoW list to obtain a free commercial evaluation license, or CEL. The agreement represents a “try-before-you-buy” period to assess the technical, market, and business potential of the patent without the usual upfront costs.
“Industry can do their internal research, development, and experimentation and come back to MITRE for the next phase of licensing if they decide to commercialize or develop a product from that innovation,” said Allison Reardon, industry engagement director, MITRE technology transition and partnerships.
Source: MITRE
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