The technology in its early stages has already raised questions pertaining to intellectual property (IP) implications. This paper considers the IP implications of 3D printing. In particular the paper considers the challenges to patent law, trademark law, copyright law and design law as a result of this emerging technology.
This is a collaborative submission from a group of academics based in the UK with expertise in information technology law and related areas. The preparation of this response has been funded by the Information Technology Think Tank, which is supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and led by the SCRIPT/AHRC Centre for Research in Intellectual Property and Technology, University of Edinburgh. This response has been prepared by Abhilash Nair and Dinusha Mendis.
Authors: Mendis, D. Start date: 21 April 2009 Journal: European Intellectual Property Review Pages: 1-9
This paper will look at the concept of the ‘digital divide’ by way of introduction, before moving on to illustrate, through examples drawn from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nigeria, the manner in which steps have been taken to bridge the divide in these countries.
Authors: Mendis, D. Journal: European Intellectual Property Review Volume: 30 Pages: 1-3 ISSN: 0142-0461
This paper will initially re-address the longstanding eBook debate and address the more complicated legal issues arising from these latest devices with particular reference being made to the Sony Reader. Since plenty of attention has been lavished on the music industry and online digital music distribution it is the aim to explore a relatively unexplored area of the eBook Reader and the ‘paperless word’ and the legal challenges faced by the eBook industry.
