EFF challenges bogus 3D printing patents

Earlier this month, the Electronic Frontier Foundation asked the US Patent and Trademark Office to turn down six broad, bogus patents on 3D printing that could pave the way for even more patent-trolling on the emerging field of 3D printing. They worked with the Cyberlaw Clinic at Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet and Society and Ask Patents, as well as with its own supporters to gather evidence on the prior art that invalidates these applications. It's part of a larger project to systematically challenge patents in emerging fields — next up is mesh networks — providing a layer of vigilance and common sense atop the reckless and indifferent patent office.

Just one more way that EFF is making the future a better one.



EFF and Partners Challenge Six 3D Printing Patent Applications

