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Market Trends: Additive Manufacturing on the Rise

3D printers will increasingly be used to manufacture direct production parts and finished goods in a variety of applications.

June 2, 2014

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, allows solid objects to be built from a series of layers using plastic, metal, or other materials. This technology can thereby produce sophisticated structures with greater flexibility and efficiency and less waste compared to traditional manufacturing techniques, which require longer setup times and higher material and labor costs.

IP in Depth: Effective Preissuance Submissions

Preissuance submissions are a one-chance opportunity to present prior art in such a way that an examiner will be convinced to apply the prior art to reject pending claims in a patent application.

Michael Gzybowski

June 2, 2014

"The preissuance submission provision in the America Invents Act aims to bring the most relevant prior art to the examiner’s attention as early as possible during prosecution to enhance examination effectiveness and efficiency,” says Undersecretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) David Kappos.

3M’s Post-it Brand Sponsors Startup Weekend

May 30, 2014

3M recently announced its Post-it^® brand is sponsoring Startup Weekend, a program intended to help entrepreneurs launch their businesses in one weekend, organized by the non-profit UP Global.

3M Achieves Patents Milestone

May 14, 2014

3M recently announced it has reached an innovation milestone with the issuance of 52 patents.

Michelman Receives Engineering Innovation Award

May 2, 2014

Michelman recently announced it has received an Innovation Award from the Cincinnati Business Courier.

IP in Depth: Compact Prosecution

Compact prosecution was originally conceived to speed up examination, shorten pendency and increase efficiency of patent prosecution.

Michael Gzybowski

May 1, 2014

The concept of “compact prosecution” was introduced in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in the 1960s.

Program Highlights for the ASC Spring 2014 Convention and Expo

The Adhesive and Sealant Council Spring Convention and Expo is welcoming hundreds of visitors from around the world.

April 24, 2014

We invite you to take a look at these Program Highlights for the three-day event, and we hope to see you there!

Momentive Announces Green Partnership

April 9, 2014

Momentive recently announced a partnership with Beyond Benign and its Green Chemistry Commitment (GCC).

Nashville Welcomes the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council's Tape Summit 2014

Pressure-sensitive adhesive professionals from around the world will convene April 28-May 2 for this key tape industry event.

April 1, 2014

This spring, suppliers, manufacturers and other tape industry professionals will convene at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn., for the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council (PSTC) Tape Summit 2014.

Previewing the Adhesive and Sealant Council's Spring Convention and Expo

The event will provide attendees with an in-depth look at major trends and research in the adhesives and sealants industry.

March 1, 2014

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) Spring Convention and Expo will welcome hundreds of visitors from around the world for the 2014 event, which will be held April 28-30 at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress in Orlando, Fla.