Can you copy a 3D print file without violating patent or copyright law? If someone makes a slight change to your original design file, would that new file no longer be protected by the original copyright? A recent decision in the Federal Court battle between Align Technologies, makers of Invisalign 3D printed clear braces and a direct competitor ClearCorrect, has established (for now) if digital files and 3D CAD files are considered “articles” within US Patent Law. While this case has … [Read more...]
3D Print File Rights And Protection With Maria Speth Of Jayburg Wilk
As the 3D printing industry grows, it becomes all the more essential for designers and manufacturers to find ways to protect their products and ideas from infringement. Players in the field are specifically interested in how they can protect their rights in their digital 3D print files from unauthorized copying. Spurred by the Invisalign® patent infringement case, Tom Hazzard and Tracy Hazzard want to address this pressing issue in the podcast. To get to the bottom of how IPR works in … [Read more...]