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5 January 2017AmericasArlene Chow and Nitya Anand

New technologies, old framework: maximising IP protection for 3D printing in the life sciences

3D printing technology has transformed the life sciences industry. It is already being used to make marketed medical devices and pharmaceutical products and, with some sources predicting overall 3D printing revenue as high as $21 billion worldwide by 2020, there can be no question that life sciences 3D printing will continue to grow in importance and scope.

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