Research On The Copyright Issues Of3D Printing Technology

As a revolutionary new technology which shakes the production mode of the traditional manufacturing industry,3D printing technology has attracted much attention in recent years at home and abroad.3D printing technology is changing the traditional mode of production, but also led to a large number of intellectual property disputes, in particular, its easy and convenient copy function to provide an opportunity for piracy. Britain and the United States and other nations have been emerged3D printing for copyright infringement cases, although China has not yet appeared related infringement cases, the increasing popularity of3D printing technology will undoubtedly cause a great impact on the current system of intellectual property rights, especially on copyright law. Through access to relevant information, I found that research for the problem of3D printing copyright protection in our country is still relatively small. China’s current copyright law is still limited to the determination of3D print infringement, this paper combine with the third revised draft of Chinese copyright law and the current development of3D printing technology, hoping to clear the scope of the right of reproduction of copyright law in our country, especially the attitude toward abnormal reproduction and the protection of Works of Applied Art. To better protect the rights holders and promote better integration with the international treaties by perfecting the copyright law.The first part of this paper is about the introduction of the operational principle, technology classification, the history, current development and field of application of3D printing. Next, positioning on copyright law of3D printing technology. First introduces three printing methods, and then analyzes the copyrightability of3D printing technology. Discusses the copyright issues raised by3D printing through the cases of the Britain and the Unite States, analyze the causes of the copyright problems of3D printing technology.The second part of this paper is about the positioning on copyright law of printing from three-dimensional objects to three-dimensional objects by3D printer. Combing the connotation and the classification of the Works of Applied Art with the severability principle of the U.S. Copyright law. By acquainting the current protection of Works of Art, positioning on copyright law of printing from three-dimensional objects to three-dimensional objects, especially printing the Works of Applied Art by3D printer.The third part of this paper is about the positioning on copyright law of printing from two-dimensional images into three-dimensional objects by3D printer. Focusing on the connotation and the classification of the abnormal reproduction, sort out the domestic and foreign legal provisions on abnormal reproduction, discusses the right of reproduction in the transition from two-dimensional images into three-dimensional objects, then positioning on copyright law of printing from two-dimensional images into three-dimensional objects by3D printer.The forth part of this paper is about the positioning on copyright law of printing from one-dimensional text description into three-dimensional objects by3D printer. Reviews the current academic debate in printing from one-dimension text description into three-dimensional objects. Then provide a basis for defining the behavior of printing from one-dimension text description into three-dimensional objects by defining the text description itself on copyright law.The fifth part of this paper is about the suggestions and countermeasures for the copyright protection of3D printing technology. I think that it is necessary to clear the scope of the right of reproduction and improve the protection of works of applied art. Draw lessons from Industrial copyright is also significant to improve the copyright legislation of our country. Use for reference of3D model database and control systems from abroad at the same time. Finally, construct the mechanism of balancing of interest by learning the Creative Commons license and adjusting the relationship of technological protection measures and the fair use of copyright system.