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===See also===
===See also===


How IP gets in the way of Innovation
====How IP gets in the way of Innovation====
* [[Open-source nanotechnology: solutions to a modern intellectual property tragedy]]
* [[Open-source nanotechnology: solutions to a modern intellectual property tragedy]]
* [[Open source nanotechnology]]
* [[Open source nanotechnology]]




Advantages of Free and Open Source Development
====Advantages of Free and Open Source Development====
* [[Quantifying the Value of Open Source Hardware Development]]
* [[Quantifying the Value of Open Source Hardware Development]]
* [[Building research equipment with free, open-source hardware]]
* [[Building research equipment with free, open-source hardware]]
* [[Return on Investment for Open Source Hardware Development]]
* [[Return on Investment for Open Source Hardware Development]]
* [[Open-source Lab]]
* [[Open-source 3D-printable optics equipment]]
* [[Open-source 3D-printable optics equipment]]
* [[Open source science]]
* [[Open source science]]

Revision as of 16:54, 25 July 2015

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Abstract

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With the development and commercialization of the recyclebot (plastic extruders that fabricate 3-D printing filament from recycled or virgin materials) and various syringe pump designs for self-replicating rapid prototypers (RepRaps), the material selection available for consumers who produce products using 3-D printers is expanding rapidly. This paper provides an open-source algorithm for identifying prior art for 3-D printing materials. Specifically this paper provides a new approach for determining obviousness in this technology area. The potential ramifications on both innovation and patent law in the 3-D printing technological space are discussed.

Highlights

  • Rapid expansion of 3D-printing materials for consumers producing 3-D printed articles.
  • Open-source algorithm proposed for identifying prior art concerning 3-D printing materials.
  • Proposed algorithm narrows the search for 3-D printable materials with specific properties.
  • Prior art identified by proposed algorithm can invalidate innovation-restricting patents.
  • Potential ramifications on innovation and patent law in the 3-D printing discussed.


Keywords

3-D printing; Additive manufacturing; Materials; 3-D printer filament; 3-D ink; Intellectual property; Prior art; Intellectual monopoly; Public domain; Open source; Open source materials; Libre

See also

How IP gets in the way of Innovation


Advantages of Free and Open Source Development

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