Intellectual Property, Blockchain & Liability Articles

3D printing poses a “grave and growing threat” to people’s privacy

3D printing technology poses a “grave and growing threat” to individual privacy because of the potential for products to reveal private information about individuals, experts have warned. . People could use cameras, laptops or mobile phones to track and trace the...

3D Printing’s time has come – so IP protection is crucial

3D printing has enjoyed a lot of airtime during the coronavirus crisis. It is also rapidly developing, writes Alasdair Poore, head of Intellectual Property at law firm Mills & Reeve’s Cambridge office. These features make Intellectual Property highly relevant, both as...

Fripp Design prepares to sell 3D printing silicone intellectual property

Fripp Design Limited has announced it is looking to sell its 3D printing silicone intellectual property with the owner wanting to pursue other ambitions. The patented technology was developed with the assistance of Wellcome Foundation and the University of Sheffield...

Addressing the Risks of Additive Manufacturing

It seems a no-brainer to adopt digital supply chains, but they carry risks that are untenable if not eliminated. . For example, how do big brands seize such opportunities while maintaining part consistency and quality and protecting their intellectual property (IP) –...