
Best Practices in Intellectual Property Management
Public Release: September 2025
Completed: Original, February 2025 / Revised, August 2025
Authors: Dr. Amanda M. Girth, Dr. Mike Rayo, Dr. Laura Maguire, Victor Milanes
The Ohio State University
This AIRC report examines best practices in intellectual property management across the U.S. defense industrial base. Through document reviews, international comparisons, and consultations with experts, it identifies eight key practices to modernize IP policy, reduce costs, and improve agility in acquisitions.

Automated User Interface for NLP-Driven Keyword Analysis in Department of Defense Documents
Public Release: June 2025
Completed: February 2025
Authors: Dr. Jose E. Ramirez Marquez, Mr. Bryce Lopez, Mr. Enoch Chan
Stevens Institute of Technology
This AIRC project developed an automated user interface for natural language processing (NLP) keyword analysis that leverages NLP and AI analytics to enhance document analysis and streamline decision-making, provides the DoD with a scalable, efficient, decision-support tool for a better understanding of acquisition policy research and enhancing defense procurement strategies.

Public Release: June 2025
Completed: February 2025
Authors: Dr. Laura Freeman, Dr. Stephanie DeHart, Dr. Kelli Esser, Mr. Scott Lucero, Ms. Mary Nerayo
Virginia Tech National Security Institute
This AIRC research aims to redefine how DoD acquisition and sustainment programs capture, structure, and integrate supply chain data into sustainment decision-making, enabling predictive logistics and risk-informed sustainment investments.