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Intellectual Property
Coders Beware: Licensing Issues Abound for Ether Apps
Lawyers take a look at the challenges involved in using ethereum's open-source code, and what they claim are its potential pitfalls.

American Express Eyes Blockchain for Customer Rewards System
New patent filings from American Express suggest the credit card provider is looking at blockchain as part of a consumer rewards system.

Former Bitmain Chip Designer Seeks to Revoke Mining Giant's Patent
A former employee is engaged in a tit-for-tat battle with mining giant Bitmain over the alleged misuse of intellectual property.

Proof of Xerox? Copier Giant Pursues Blockchain Time-Stamping Strategy
Xerox may be looking to use blockchain to create digital proofs for documents and other forms of data, according to a patent filing.

Bank of America Files 9 More Blockchain Patent Applications
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.

Media Producer Launches Blockchain Initiative with Government Backing
A Canadian media production firm with links to the Ontario government is seeking partners for a blockchain trial focused on tracking copyrights.

Blockchain Startup Bitfury Files for Electronics Design Patent
Venture-backed blockchain startup Bitfury is seeking a patent related to electronics design, public documents reveal.

Music Groups Band Together to Build Blockchain Rights Solution
Three music associations have teamed up with IBM to create a blockchain solution aimed to protect the intellectual property of artists.

Patent Trolls Beware: 40 Firms Join Fight Against Blockchain IP Abuse
The Chamber of Digital Commerce has formed a new council to help the blockchain industry better protect its intellectual property.

Blockchain Property Rights Startup Bitmark Raises $1.7 Million
Taiwan blockchain startup Bitmark has raised $1.7m in a new seed funding round.
