United States:
Evaluating Insurance Coverage In The Rapidly Evolving World of 3D Printing
22 September 2015
Reed Smith
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As 3D printing becomes more prevalent, liability risks to
individuals and businesses will likely rise. Corporate
policyholders should explore whether their existing insurance
provides adequate coverage or whether additional coverage is
needed. This technology presents many types of risks, including
design and intellectual infringements, product liability risks and
environmental liability risks, to name a few.
Policyholders can take steps to reduce the risk to their
businesses by employing these
risk management strategies detailed in Reed Smith's white
paper 3D Printing of Medical Devices: When a Novel Technology
Meets Traditional Legal Principles.
This article is presented for informational purposes only
and is not intended to constitute legal advice.
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