ACQUISITION AT SPEED
TECHNICAL DATA ESCROW
IS THE NEW BLACK
CECOM is shaking up technical data acquisition by seeking neutral ground on government access to intellectual property.
by Troy C. Saunders R
ight now, seemingly more than ever before, the Army sustainment community is facing unprec- edented challenges from emerging cyber threats, complex and swiftly evolving technology, and rapid innovation by near-peer adversaries. Fortunately, the Army recognizes that it cannot over- come these challenges with outdated equipment, technology and policies. Over the past few
decades, the Army has developed a number of modernization and acquisition reforms to enable the deliv- ery of new warfighting capabilities more rapidly and cost-effectively than in the past.
One of goals of these reforms is to change the Army’s approach to managing intellectual property (IP). IP can include any product of the human mind that is protected by law, including patents, inventions, manu- facturing processes, computer software and technical data. It plays a critical role in the military’s ability to modernize weapons systems while maintaining and sustaining technological dominance. Indeed, in December 2019, then-Secretary of the Army Mark Esper said, “More than ever, IP is playing a critical role in our ability to modernize our weapon systems and maintain technological overmatch against our peers and near-peers.”
Te laws and practices surrounding intellectual property rights are complex, costly and often difficult to manage. As a result, the Army must ensure that the policies and practices governing IP provide the neces- sary access to effectively support Soldiers and their equipment, while also encouraging innovation from industry partners and the swift delivery of new solutions. Partnership with the industrial base is critical to developing the capabilities needed to be successful during current and future conflicts.
LET’S BE FAIR It is also crucial that the appropriate safeguards and protections for industry investment are implemented, keeping long-term sustainment considerations in mind. Tese safeguards and protections can improve readiness, reduce sustainment costs and increase overall acquisition speed.
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