The effect of intellectual property on medical 3D printing

3D Medical Applications Conference

Speaking Engagement | March.31.2017

Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore, MD

Senior associate Christopher Higgins will be a speaker at the 3D Medical Applications Conference in Baltimore Maryland, on March 31. Chris will discuss the effect of intellectual property on medical 3D printing and his session will include:

Overview of IP in 3D printing
Unique legal issues for 3D printing in the medical field
Strategies for companies to utilize IP to expand use of 3D printing
Risks to consider

Speaker

Christopher Higgins Partner, Patents, 3D Druck

Washington, D.C.

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Practice:

Technology & Innovation Sector
Patents
3D Druck
U.S. International Trade Commission
Life Sciences
Geistiges Eigentum
Inter Partes Review (IPR)
IP Beratung & Due Diligence

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Christopher Higgins Partner

Washington, D.C.

Chris has developed a global reputation as an authoritative source on legal issues in 3D printing, and has been a featured speaker at 3D printing events around the world. His 3D printing practice includes advising startups and established 3D printing companies on all aspects of intellectual property law, cybersecurity, and technology transactions. Chris helps 3D printing clients grow their businesses and capitalize on market opportunities and represents them in court to defend or enforce IP rights. Chris' 3D printing work extends beyond the courtroom; he teaches a course at Penn State University as part of its Masters of Engineering in Additive Manufacturing and Design program.

Chris' patent litigation and IPR practice also covers a wide range of other technologies including graphics processing, digital image processing and printing, semiconductor devices and semiconductor manufacturing, data encryption, high-definition television, digital content recognition, and medical devices. Chris has also assisted clients with licensing and patent prosecution related to 3D printing, digital imaging, wireless technology, mobile communication devices, encryption, high-definition television and medical devices.

Prior to law school, Chris worked in the patent department of a medical device company and as an engineer designing electronic components for missiles, projectiles, and bombs.