With a constant and dynamic advancement in technology, laws, especially intellectual property laws, are always playing catch-up. This results in IP laws being stretched and sought to be purposively interpreted to cater to the advancement of technology. One such technology growing at an amazing rate, 3D printing, has thrown up interesting IP issues.
Involving a process of complex layering, 3D printers print three-dimensional tangible objects easily generated through a computer-aided design (CAD). The resultant product can be complex in design and, in some cases, complete with moving parts as well.
This advancement has created a scenario where manufacturing of any product can be highly localized, presenting IP owners with the prospect of high quality infringement of various IP rights.
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Bharadwaj Jaishankar is a senior associate at Saikrishna & Associates, where Gaurang Gautam is an associate. The views expressed in this article are personal.
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