Additive manufacturing: an analysis of intellectual property rights on Navy acquisition
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Authors
Paben, Carrie
Stephens, Wendell K., Sr.
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additive manufacturing
intellectual property
3D
intellectual property
3D
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Brinkley, Douglas
Kremer, Matt
Date of Issue
2015-12
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Dec-15
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Monterey, California: Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
The intent of this project was to advance previous research into the benefits and challenges of implementing additive manufacturing (AM) in the Navy. Specifically, this project focused on intellectual property (IP) rights, government rights, and the potential impact current laws and regulations may have on AM implementation into the Navy. Research was conducted in a three phases. First, statutory and regulatory laws relating to IP were reviewed to provide a foundation for research analysis. Next, Department of Defense and Navy regulations and policies and government AM and IP reports were reviewed to understand government data-rights standards. Finally, a multi-case study analysis was conducted to determine private and public sector best practices in the management of IP associated with AM. This report concludes with recommendations for Navy management of IP and data rights related to AM.
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MBA Professional Report
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Graduate School of Business and Public Policy (GSBPP)
Graduate School of Business and Public Policy (GSBPP)
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.