CIPPM Represented at a Cross-Hub Workshop on 3D Printing

CIPPM Co-Director, Dr. Dinusha Mendis was invited to present her research on 3D Printing and IP at a Cross-Hub Workshop on 3D Printing at Southampton Solent University.

The event titled ‘Cross-Hub Workshop: 3D Printing: Development, Application and its Contribution to Local Economy‘ was held on 5th July 2016. Invited speakers were drawn from academia, industry and professional practice thereby presenting the opportunity to explore and discuss the digital opportunities and its potential contribution to local/national economy in the development and application of 3D printing technology.

Dr. Mendis spoke about her research into the intellectual property implications of 3D printing and presented the results from the commissioned research carried out for UK Intellectual Property Office, which led to the publication of 2 Reports and an Executive Summary in April 2015.