NEWS & EVENTS
Advanced Materials Industry Patent Day
September 23, 2026
8:30 am ET - 4:00 pm ET
The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) has launched the Defense Patent Holiday, a new pilot program designed to accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough defense technologies from the lab to the warfighter. LIFT is proud to host this event to highlight advanced materials patents and convene the innovators, industry leaders, and government partners needed to accelerate the transition of these technologies from intellectual property to commercial and defense applications.