To date, controlling 3D printers and the digital blueprints for 3D printing has not received much attention. Certainly this is an IP issue, but, perhaps more importantly, it is an IT (information technology) issue. Whether digital blueprints are stored inside a company's servers or in the cloud, IP protection may depend on IT protection. Companies need to start assessing the IT risks related to 3D printing and take steps to secure their machines and digital blueprints. In this article, Finnegan attorney John F. Hornick discusses the relationship between 3D printing and IT, and the importance of protecting your 3D printing IP with a solid IT strategy.
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