3D Printing Technology: A New Challenge for Intellectual Property Law

3D printing is the process of accurate manufacture of 3D things from a digital file in the shortest time and with the least cost, which is applied in different industries. This process is performed via 3D printers and makes product the manufacturing rapid and diverse. Given its unique characteristics, the 3D printing technology is protectable in the intellectual property law system. In the mean time, it may bring about different issues as far as this system is concerned, and leads, directly and indirectly, to the infringement of the owner's exclusive rights. Hence, there is resistance from big companies to the spread of 3D printing. (because the offer of fake and infringing product, due to their incompatibility of the raw materials of printers that are not of the original products quality). Confronts the big companies with economic downturn. On the other hand, it results in the loss of consumer's confidence and even injuries. In order to provide a definitive solution to these unique issues, adopting proper legal measures and correct management to contribute to the development of this technology is an undeniable necessity.