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Intellectual Property Issues in 3D Printing

Presented atRock Stars of 3D PrintingIEEE Computer SocietySan Jose, CaliforniaMarch 17, 2015

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Brian M. GaffPartnerMcDermott, Will & Emery LLP28 State St.Boston, MA 02109-1775617-535-4000bgaff@mwe.com

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Overview

• IP Basics

• IP Issues for 3D Printing Companies

• IP Issues for 3D Product Originators

• IP Issues for 3D Printer End Users

•QuestionsBrian M. Gaff

bgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Trade Secrets

Trademarks

Patents

Copyrights

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Trade Secrets

Trademarks

Patents

Copyrights

Confidential information that provides a competitive advantage - Methods - Formulas - Composition

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Trade Secrets

Trademarks

Patents

Copyrights

Novel and non-obvious apparatus or methods - Utility Patents - Design Patents

Confidential information that provides a competitive advantage - Methods - Formulas - Composition

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Trade Secrets

Trademarks

Patents

Copyrights

Distinctive identification of the source - Word - Symbol - Slogan - Trade Dress

Novel and non-obvious apparatus or methods - Utility Patents - Design Patents

Confidential information that provides a competitive advantage - Methods - Formulas - Composition

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Trade Secrets

Trademarks

Patents

Copyrights

Expression of creative ideas - Code - Documentation - Visual Design

Distinctive identification of the source - Word - Symbol - Slogan - Trade Dress

Novel and non-obvious apparatus or methods - Utility Patents - Design Patents

Confidential information that provides a competitive advantage - Methods - Formulas - Composition

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Trade Secrets

Trademarks

Patents

Copyrights

Expression of creative ideas - Code - Documentation - Visual Design

Distinctive identification of the source - Word - Symbol - Slogan - Trade Dress

Novel and non-obvious apparatus or methods - Utility Patents - Design Patents

Confidential information that provides a competitive advantage - Methods - Formulas - Composition

Companies

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Trade Secrets

Trademarks

Patents

Copyrights

Expression of creative ideas - Code - Documentation - Visual Design

Distinctive identification of the source - Word - Symbol - Slogan - Trade Dress

Novel and non-obvious apparatus or methods - Utility Patents - Design Patents

Confidential information that provides a competitive advantage - Methods - Formulas - Composition

Originator

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Trade Secrets

Trademarks

Patents

Copyrights

Expression of creative ideas - Code - Documentation - Visual Design

Distinctive identification of the source - Word - Symbol - Slogan - Trade Dress

Novel and non-obvious apparatus or methods - Utility Patents - Design Patents

Confidential information that provides a competitive advantage - Methods - Formulas - Composition

User

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Trade Secrets

Trademarks

Patents

Copyrights

Companies

Originator

User

Expression of creative ideas - Code - Documentation - Visual Design

Distinctive identification of the source - Word - Symbol - Slogan - Trade Dress

Novel and non-obvious apparatus or methods - Utility Patent - Design Patent

Confidential information that provides a competitive advantage - Methods - Formulas - Composition

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Enforcement

• 3D Printing Companies

• Infringement of Printer Technology, Software, and Consumables

• Trademark Infringement

• Theft of Trade Secrets

• 3D Product Originators

• Trademark and Trade Dress Infringement

• Copyright Infringement

• Design Patent Infringement

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

• Competitors

• 3D Printer End Users

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Questions?

Brian M. Gaffbgaff@mwe.comMarch 17, 2015

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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing

Thank You.

Brian M. GaffPartnerMcDermott, Will & Emery LLP28 State St.Boston, MA 02109-1775617-535-4000bgaff@mwe.com

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