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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 [email protected]
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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
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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing
Trade Secrets
Trademarks
Patents
Copyrights
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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. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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. [email protected] 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
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• Competitors
• 3D Printer End Users
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Intellectual Property Issues in3D Printing
Thank You.
Brian M. GaffPartnerMcDermott, Will & Emery LLP28 State St.Boston, MA [email protected]
