In the near future, 3D printed drugs will be sold in your local market. In this episode, Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk about this innovation and share their thoughts about how it can impact society along with its pros and cons. The breakthrough of drugs printed through 3D would be monumental, paving the way to cheaper medicines and medical supplies and allowing doctors and scientists to customize medicines with ease. Tom and Tracy believe that this can really make everything better and … [Read more...]
Debunking the 3D Print IP Loss Hype
The world is so intimidated by the 3D printing industry to the point that numerous myths about it are circulating over the global market. In today’s Back to Business Monday episode, Tom and Tracy Hazzard debunk some myths, specifically that of the 3D print IP loss hype. It has been said that there will be a $100 billion loss from businesses that are not 3D printing related. Tom and Tracy highlight the impossibility of this fact. Listen to them as they share some critical … [Read more...]
Attorney Client Communication is the Key for How to Get a Patent Quickly
Attorney-client communication is crucial in the 3D printing industry, mainly because such business may involve patenting. Regardless, intellectual property is core to how the business world functions. In this episode, Tom and Tracy Hazzard talk about the importance of proper communication between a lawyer and client in getting a patent quickly. They give examples of typical mistakes that can guide you in your patenting venture. Some key things to remember in this process … [Read more...]
3D Print Trademark and Copyright Advocacy with Michael Weinberg of Shapeways
3D printing trademark and copyright still have a lot to develop with regards to scope. Advocates like Michael Weinberg is doing his part in helping shift these laws, paving the way to a more financially viable 3D printing industry. He is here with Tom and Tracy Hazzard as he explains the importance of having your 3D creations trademarked or copyrighted and how your products can be protected by doing so. As the I.P. and General Counsel … [Read more...]
3D Print Spying: How Your Printer Poses a Security Risk
Society has long held a fear of their newfangled technologies spying on them and reporting back on everything they do. While in most cases these fears are unfounded, a researcher from the University of California at Irvine, Mohammad Al Faruque, has found that your 3D printer may violate your intellectual property. Tom and Tracy Hazzard discuss the findings of Al Faruque, and how this could affect your 3D printing practices going forward. According to Al Faruque, audio recordings of 3D … [Read more...]
Non-Disclosure Agreement Template for Better Business Negotiation
Today’s topic is non-disclosure agreement templates. I’m excited about this topic because this topic comes out at every meeting I go to with a group of inventors and entrepreneurs. Everybody always asks, “What do you use for a non-disclosure agreement?” It amazes me how many people are thinking they have to have it. To be fair, we thought that way toward the beginning of our careers, almost 20 years ago. Tom and I are torn about it. Because we are inventors, we understand that people want to … [Read more...]