Patents, a dirty word in the 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing industries for hobbyists, but as you get closer to professional and industrial, they become a part of doing business. You can use a patent in a way that benefits a community as a whole or as a way to stifle competition and maintain market superiority. Let's talk about how patents can protect innovations and drive growth, particularly for small businesses transitioning from hobby to full-time ventures in the 'making' space. But there are some potential drawbacks, including limitations on creativity and the risk of stifling industry-wide innovation. Topics to cover: How patents were originally intended How patents are currently used How the PTAB has hurt small inventors How to use patents correctly Why patents are often used to hurt rather than help AND MORE!!! __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest! 🎁 Support us directly on Patreon! 🧡💯 https://patreon.com/3DMusketeers 🎁 YouTube Channel Memberships! 🧡💯 https://b.link/YTmembership 🎁 Join our Discord Via Paypal (or the others)🧡💯 https://b.link/10Paypal 🛒 Shop Amazon with our Affiliate Code: https://amzn.to/3hrzVcL 🛒 Shop GreenGate3D with our Affiliate Code: https://b.link/GreenGate3D 🛒 Shop Prusa with our Affiliate Code: https://shop.prusa3d.com/#a_aid=3DM 🛒 Shop Slice Engineering with our Affiliate Link to save some 💰 💰!! https://b.link/Slice-Engineering Save 💰 💰 on Zyltech Filament use code 3DM at checkout for sweet savings off your entire order: https://Zyltech.com code: 3DM Want Great Royalty FREE music? Choose Epidemic Sound: https://b.link/EpidemicSound ____________________________________ Keep up to date by following us here! Website: https://3DMusketeers.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/3d_musketeers Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3DMusketeers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3dmusketeers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmusketeers Email: [email protected] #patenting #patent #3dprintingpatent #stratasys #3dsystems #3dprinting #smallbusiness #additivemanufacturing FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

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