Intellectual Property
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.
How Ascribe Uses Bitcoin Tech to Help Underserved Artists
CoinDesk speaks with Ascribe CTO Trent McConaghy, who co-founded a startup behind a blockchain-powered IP ownership platform.
