IP Protection for New and Emerging Technologies July 16th, 20153D Printing, IoT, Patents/IP by Ben Warlick, IP Litigation Attorney at Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP My colleague Bryan Stewart and I recently hosted a Lunch & Learn at Atlanta Tech Village. We discussed the need for an intellectual property strategy that broadly considers copyright, trademark, patent, and trade secret. The Lunch & Learn focused on examples of IP issues in 3D printing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and cloud-computing. IP Protection Strategies Should Be Considered Early In Business Development A company’s overall business strategy should include an intellectual property strategy, even if the strategy is not to seek formal IP protection. For companies Read More
Lunch & Learn: IP Protection for 3D-Printing and Other Emerging Technologies June 23rd, 20153D Printing Events New and emerging technologies such as 3D-printing, UAV/drones, internet security, internet of things, and cloud computing are creating innovative new businesses and transforming how existing businesses operate. This lunch & learn will discuss potential intellectual property issues and practical methods for protecting IP with regard to 3D-printing and these other emerging technologies. The discussion will be particularly focused on how entrepreneurs are currently using emerging technologies to enhance their business, the potential legal issues that may exist, and the strategies that can be used to protect IP. This session includes lunch. Please RSVP so we can get an accurate count for food. Read More
3D Printing Law Newest MMM Focus March 2nd, 20153D Printing, Patents/IP Intellectual Property, Left Shark Atlanta (March 2, 2015) – 3D printing is one of the newest and most exciting technologies for both businesses and consumers. Since almost anyone can use it, many predict it will soon become part of everyday life. Since disruptive technology can lead to disruptive legal issues, 3D printing is one of the newest areas of focus for the Intellectual Property team at Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP. 3D printing can be used to make everything from toys to prosthetic limbs – even entire cars. Astronauts on the International Space Station are using it to create tools and other objects. Read More