The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12578700B2 to OPT Industries, Inc. The patent covers novel systems, methods, and a specific file format designed for the 3D printing of microstructures. Key to this innovation is a new file format that defines 3D objects using a wireframe model composed of wires and their parameters, facilitating 3D rendering and the creation of intricate items such as eyelashes, bushes, and swabs.

This patent grant signifies the establishment of intellectual property rights for this specific technology. While not a regulatory rule imposing obligations on other entities, it establishes the patent holder's exclusive rights. Companies involved in 3D printing, particularly those developing or utilizing microstructures, should be aware of this granted patent to ensure they do not infringe upon the patent holder's exclusive rights. The filing date for this patent was February 4, 2022, and it is set to be granted on March 17, 2026.