Apple moves into 3D printing with “Bulk Metallic Glass” patents
The maker of iPhones may be 3D printing them in the future based on new patents filed by Apple.
Tag: Intellectual Property
3D Printing Lawsuit Brings A Flurry Of Negativity On Reddit
With 3D printing looking to be one of the next big sectors in technology, everyone knew the patent battles would begin. 3D printing hit this landmark recently with Stratasys’s announcement it was suing Afinia for…
Gartner predicts some complications in 3D printing’s future
Gartner’s “Top 10 predictions for IT Organizations and Users for 2014 and Beyond.” includes two concerns in store for 3D printing.
Give 3D prints copyright protection with FabSecure
FabSecure is a cloud based file management and encryption suite that networks 3D printers and protects prints.
EFF trying to protect makers by challenging patents
The Electronic Frontier Foundation is trying to keep 3D printing innovation accessible by invalidating obvious 3D printing patent applications.
Too bad. DEFCAD veers off from its printable gun mission
Cody Wilson started DEFCAD for the purposes of hosting digital fires for 3D printing firearms. Now he’s gone to the dark side and will host IP-protected files.
Downloadable 3D printed birth control?
Now this is interesting. A downloadable version of a common, tried and true birth control device. Although it theoretically it should work, it’s just a concept for now.
U.S. Patent granted to prevent 3D printer piracy
Uh oh, you knew it was coming. Nathan Myhrvold, called a patent troll by many, has been granted a U.S. patent for a method of preventing 3D printer piracy. Will it fly?
An Introduction to IPRs (finally)
Ronald Yu continues in his series on intellectual property and 3D printing, by proving an introduction to the various intellectual property rights.
An introduction to and perspective on Intellectual Property Rights
The second in a series of articles on 3D Printing and Intellectual Property Rights, the author provides an overview of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).