On August 8, 2024, Stratasys, the American-Israeli company that is the original patent holder for fused deposition modeling (FDM) and the owner of MakerBot and Ultimaker, filed a lawsuit against Bambu Lab for patent infringement in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.
In the lawsuit against Bambu Lab, Stratasys alleges that they have infringed on multiple patents (including but not limited to heat bed, purge towers, enclosure, and data tags in filament spools) that Stratasys holds.
If you are interested, you can see the official claims here:
- https://insight.rpxcorp.com/litigation_documents/15797607
- https://insight.rpxcorp.com/litigation_documents/15797606
So far, Bambu Lab has only expressed itself in a brief statement over social media:
We have taken note of the relevant information. As of now, we have not received any formal documents from the court, but we are closely monitoring the situation. We will actively respond to this case in accordance with the appropriate legal procedures to protect our legitimate rights and interests. Bambu Lab has always advocated for and upheld the principles of respecting and protecting intellectual property. Through continuous research and technological innovation, we strive to provide our users with the best possible 3D printing experience. We also advocate our industry peers to drive the development of the sector through genuine technological innovation.
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