Intellectual Property Rights and Emerging Technology

3D printing poses many challenges to the traditional law of intellectual property (IP). This book develops a technical system to help overcome some of these legal challenges and difficulties.

Introduction Part One 1 . A holistic approach towards intellectual property rights 2 . the relationship between law and technology 3 . the impact of 3D printing upon privacy Part Two - Transcripts 4. Issues of IP regarding 3DP 5. 3D printing and the Law 6. the project and its context. 7. the use of materials in 3DP and development of regulation 8. biomedical 3DP biotechnology devices and related legal issues 9. 3DP in education science Part Three 10. the operation of the automated technical licensing system 11. the impact upon the supply chain 12. project impact in relation to the development of watermarking technologies Conclusion