Taking a look at recent 3D print patents for 2017 that have emerged, what the technology means for the 3DP market, and how they may or may not be successful in achieving their goals. Listen to the podcast here: 3D Print Patents for 2017 - Color 3D Printing We are going to talk kind of our favorite subject, we tend to hit on it quite often, patents. There's a bunch of new ones really that have come out in late 2016 that are worth talking about. Let's start with the color one because I just … [Read more...]
Expiring 3D Print Patents
A new round of upcoming expiring 3D print patents is on the forefront. We are excited about what this means for the advancement of desktop 3D printing in terms of metal and laser sintering processes. Also breaking down what types of royalties to expect as inventors of any type of patent. Listen to the podcast here: Expiring 3D Print Patents I am an intellectual property guy and I do love patents, and these upcoming expiring 3D print patents have caught my eye in particular. I don’t think … [Read more...]
Recent 3D Print Patents
Recently published 3D print patents is today's topic for Wild Card Wednesday - until we have a better idea of what to call it. Some of these are from major companies like Hasbro and Disney. Their PTO has published them from their applications. There is a caveat to this, because these are not patents, they are just applications for a patent. For those of you who may not know, when you file for a patent, it is private so that nobody can look it up except for the people who filed it for about 18 … [Read more...]