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Who holds them? (Slightly outdated) Stratasys -506+ patents. no expirations. Z Corp--150+ patents. I think 3d systems bought them out.... 3D Systems- 930+ pa
by kumarski 13y ago
Who holds them? (Slightly outdated)
Stratasys -506+ patents. no expirations.
Z Corp--150+ patents. I think 3d systems bought them out....
3D Systems- 930+ patents. I counted a few expirations as well.
VoxelJet- 100+ patents.
Links to relevant cases:
http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2013/06/24/formlabs-3d-systems-in-settlement-talks-over-3d-printing-patent/ http://www.xconomy.com/boston/2013/06/24/formlabs-3d-systems...
http://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/18e009/3d_printing_company_receives_cease_and_desist/ http://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/18e009/3d_printi...
http://www.wired.com/design/2012/05/3-d-printing-patent-law http://www.wired.com/design/2012/05/3-d-printing-patent-law
3D systems patent here: http://bit.ly/15avC8e http://bit.ly/15avC8e
3D systems vs formlabs and kickstarter seems to be the most popular litigation case.
I'd be curious to know the royalties as well. The patents/companies have prevented individuals from building/sharing files. It's not clear about industry though.
- throwawaykf02 13y agoYour reddit and wired links are about copyright litigation regarding things made with 3D printers, not patent litigation concerning the 3D printers themselves.
- kumarski 13y agogood point. I upvoted you.
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