The Patent on Teledildonics has Expired, What Does That Mean for you?

Lucy Turner
Sep 6, 2018 · 3 min read

United States — Sex toys are a mainstay for many people from the kinky misses to your favorite Cam Girl. So it should be fascinating to hear that the patent on Teledildonics has recently expired. But what exactly does this mean for both the sex toy industry, as well as for cam girls?

Teledildonics, or remote-controlled sex toys, were, until very recently, patented. It was under a patent since 1998 and would require sex toy manufacturers to purchase the rights from the company. If they did not, this could make them liable likely to be sued. This has stifled the creativity for many people who either could not afford the rights or otherwise feared retribution if they were to create a remote-controlled sex toy.

This barrier has now lifted, and many people in the sex toy industry are excited and hopeful.

“The thing that I’m most excited about is seeing more people from varied backgrounds launching their ideas.” Julia Lopez, the Upbound director of product to Gizmodo. “And who knows how many people were thinking about starting a company, but didn’t because the barrier of entry was extremely high.”

Price and Innovation

Because of this new entry into the market, and the lack of patent fees, the price of these products may start to decline. This can be great for a lot of people who may otherwise of not have been able to afford the luxury of such a device. It also helps cam girls who are just beginning to be able to afford new toys for their viewers to see.

Due to this, an innovation boom can be on the horizon. Many people are excited to see what fascinating new toys can be made, and how other people will use the technology is novel ways. Toys can now become wilder, more niche, and cater to a much larger audience.

The race will be on to create the most fantastic orgasmic experience possible over an Internet connection,” said Maxine Lynn, and intellectual property attorney. “The SexTech market is exploding with demand, meaning that there will be a lot of money in it for businesses who are successful in that effort.”

How it can benefit us all

Many industries are bound to benefit from this, from sex toy businesses to cam girls who use sex toys as a new way to excite their viewers. With so much of the model’s ability to upsell tied to such devices, this can open the door for many cam girls. They may be able to increase their income and have a more creative means to provide for their viewer's needs.

Some people believe that there will not be much of a difference, as the license fee for teledildonics was not a huge price point. However, as others have noted, many smaller companies have been sued by the holders of the patent. Due to this, it is safe to assume that these lawsuits have been stifling innovation over the years.

There are many in the industry that is a bit skeptical as well. Although they are excited about the new things that can come about as a result of this patent expiration, there is also some cautious warning. Many are afraid that with the boom of new teledildonics will inevitably come a surplus of cheap and low-quality products.

“I think it’s important to note that, just because the teledildonics patent will lift, it doesn’t mean this should be a free for all without any thought,” Says Stephanie Alys Chief Pleasure Officer of MysteryVibe. “Now, as the patent lifts, we’re interested in exploring and innovating, but want to make sure we (and others) don’t rush into it just because it’s possible.”


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