Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, promises to disrupt a whole range of industries. It opens up a world of opportunity to manufacturers. But it also brings challenges - like its attractiveness to counterfeiters. We can help you understand the implications for your business and how to go about futureproofing your IP. No other IP firm has the depth of expertise in 3D printing of Marks & Clerk. We're market leaders in IP in 3D printing. As we developed our expertise early on, we've been identifying potential challenges as they emerge and developing best practice to prevent them becoming a challenge for your business. Being up-to-date in this fast-evolving technology enables us to help you futureproof your intellectual property. Doing so could be the difference between your success or failure in the 3D printing economy. Technical and legal expertise We have a dedicated team of 3D printing specialists, with detailed technical understanding of this area and the legal talent to match. It's this combination of technical and legal expertise that's so powerful. We can guide you through the complexities of this area and bring clarity to your decision-making. Marks & Clerk's professionals are not just experts in this field, but across many relevant technologies and sectors. We work collaboratively to ensure your IP is fully protected, enforced and commercialised. Clients Our 3D printing team works with companies both using 3D printing to deliver ever more innovative products, and companies who rely on manufacturing innovation and can't afford to see their products infringed. Whatever your size and sector, wherever you are in the world, we have you covered. Even if 3D printing doesn't seem a possibility for your products now, it's important to protect your IP for the future.