26th March 2015, 12.30-1.30 pm, IP Australia, Canberra

CIPPM Co-Director, Dr. Dinusha Mendis has been invited by IP Australia to present the research carried out for the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) Commissioned Project on the Intellectual Property (IP) Implications of 3D Printing.

Collaborating with Econolyst Ltd., (Dr. Phil Reeves) and Dr. Davide Secchi of Bournemouth University, Dr. Mendis led the UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) Commissioned Project on the Intellectual Property (IP) Implications of 3D printing.  The project was completed in January 2015 and was published in March 2015.

This project considers the IP implications of 3D printing, in particular, the impact, use and adoption of the technology relating to the (a) user and the (b) industrial sector. Whilst Study I discusses the copyright implications surrounding 3D printing online sharing platforms, Computer-Aided Design (CAD) files and user behaviour, Study II provides an analysis of six case studies drawn from selected industrial sectors including the replacement parts industry; the customised goods industry and high value small status goods industry.

The presentation will set out the research findings, conclusions and recommendations – for the UK Government (UKIPO), Industry and Intermediaries – drawn from this two-part Study. Particularly the presentation will give an insight into the use, adoption and impact of 3D printing within the industrial sector and the IP implications surrounding it before concluding with some thoughts for the future.

Attendance is free, but, places are limited.  If you wish to attend, please register here.

IP Australia is the Australian Government agency that administers IP rights and legislation within Australia and is a listed entity within the Department of Industry and Science.