Ernst-Jan Louwers will guide you through legal swamps of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. To enable businesses and platforms to operate responsibly, he will share practical tips on intellectual property, new forms of licensing in open design, consequences of changing supply chains, warranty and liability issues. His key message will be: “Be aware of pitfalls but don’t let legal challenges scare you off.”

In addition, he will present the services of the recently established 3D Clearing House foundation.

About Ernst-Jan Louwers, LLM

Ernst-Jan Louwers has 30 years of experience in the legal profession in the Netherlands and abroad. He also acts as an arbitrator, board member to Brainport Centre for Technology & Law and the 3D Clearing House foundation, and supervisory board member to the Dutch Goldsmiths’ Guild.

About Louwers IP|Technology Advocaten

Louwers IP|Technology Advocaten is a specialized boutique law firm established in Eindhoven and The Hague, the Netherlands. The firm focuses on IP, innovation, personal data protection, (information) technology law and internet/e-commerce. Its services include litigation, (strategic) advice, licensing, R&D, distribution and other commercial contracts, legal management and problem/dispute prevention.