The IP Register in Blockchain project welcomes the Patent Office of the Republic of Latvia which adds its blockchain node to the IP Registers in Blockchain network on 31 May. The Latvian office adds
digital age. A transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0, and possibly even Web 4.0, is currently underway. This shift is fueled by emerging technologies like augmented reality, blockchain, cryptocurrencies
UK-based instant messaging service Telegram Messenger has filed a claim for trademark infringement against US-based blockchain company Lantah. The claim was filed at the US District Court for the
The collaborative nature of blockchain presents challenges from an IP perspective, according to Kevin Fournier, IP counsel at IBM, who yesterday gave tips on drafting patents in this area. Fournier
Major global tech giant IBM has applied for another blockchain patent, this time aiming to deter augmented reality (AR) game players from intruding on undesirable locations. The tech firm’s latest
Japanese electronics giant Sony has developed a new blockchain-based digital rights management system that may see commercial rollout. According to a press release from the firm Monday, the system
Chinese e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba has filed a patent application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a blockchain-based system that allows a third-party administrator to
The UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has united with audio-visual and image organisations and blockchain rights company Jaak to investigate the potential use of blockchain technology. Under the
Blockchain patent filings more than doubled in 2018 according to research firm Cintelliq. According to Cintelliq, 3,426 blockchain patents were published in 2018, more than double the 588 patents
AI, Big Data and Blockchain are changing the business norms of the world. China is leading in these areas. How does such competitive advantage foster China’s innovation and help to exploit the value