Patents
Huawei Seeks Patent for Blockchain Rights Management
In a recently released patent application, tech giant Huawei touts a blockchain system for protecting digital property rights.
Editable Blockchains? Mining Futures? 2017 Saw Crypto Patents Pile Up
A run-down of some of the more notable crypto and blockchain patents seen in 2017.
British Telecom Awarded Patent for Blockchain Security Method
The U.K.'s largest internet and telecoms provider, BT, has been awarded a patent for a method to prevent malicious attacks on blockchains.
Sony Seeks Blockchain Patent for User Authentication System
Electronics giant Sony has proposed a two-part blockchain-based multi-factor authentication system in a new patent application.
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.
R3 Files Patents for 'Dynamic' DLT Recordkeeping
Consortium startup R3 has filed two patent applications detailing ways to apply distributed ledger tech to agreements between financial institutions.
Cisco Seeks to Protect Blockchain System for IoT Device Tracking
In a new patent filing, tech giant Cisco describes a blockchain management system for monitoring Internet of Things devices on a network.
Bank of America Seeks Patent for Blockchain Processing System
New Bank of America patent filings hint it believes blockchain could one day assist its high-volume data processing objectives.
Nasdaq Awarded Patent for Blockchain Data Matching System
Nasdaq has been awarded a patent for a blockchain-based data matching system that could boost efficiency in clearing and settlement.
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.
