Intellectual Property

Markets

New patent filings from American Express suggest the credit card provider is looking at blockchain as part of a consumer rewards system.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 23, 2017

Markets

A former employee is engaged in a tit-for-tat battle with mining giant Bitmain over the alleged misuse of intellectual property.

By Wolfie ZhaoOct 17, 2017

Markets

Xerox may be looking to use blockchain to create digital proofs for documents and other forms of data, according to a patent filing.

By Stan HigginsSep 5, 2017

Markets

Nine more blockchain-related patent applications filed by Bank of America have been made public, a number that brings the bank's total to at least 30.

By Stan HigginsAug 25, 2017

Markets

A Canadian media production firm with links to the Ontario government is seeking partners for a blockchain trial focused on tracking copyrights.

By Wolfie ZhaoAug 4, 2017

Markets

Venture-backed blockchain startup Bitfury is seeking a patent related to electronics design, public documents reveal.

By Stan HigginsJul 28, 2017

Markets

Three music associations have teamed up with IBM to create a blockchain solution aimed to protect the intellectual property of artists.

By Michael del CastilloApr 7, 2017

Markets

The Chamber of Digital Commerce has formed a new council to help the blockchain industry better protect its intellectual property.

By Michael del CastilloMar 16, 2017

Markets

Taiwan blockchain startup Bitmark has raised $1.7m in a new seed funding round.

By Stan HigginsNov 17, 2016

Markets

CoinDesk speaks with Ascribe CTO Trent McConaghy, who co-founded a startup behind a blockchain-powered IP ownership platform.

By Stan HigginsJul 2, 2015