Blockchain & Intellectual Ownership: Applications & Potential

What is blockchain?

Blockchain technology is a decentralized and immutable information recording system , which offers a high degree of security and reliability. This makes it an ideal tool for recording and protecting intellectual property.

In the context of IP, blockchain can be used to:

1. PROVE THE AUTHORITY OF A CREATION : Registering the work and its metadata in a secure and immutable “block” provides reliable evidence of authorship and date of creation, facilitating the defense of copyright and industrial property.

2. TRACK AND MONITOR THE USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROTECTED WORKS: Blockchain technology allows the monitoring of transactions and activities related to registered works, ensuring compliance with copyright and industrial property rights and combating piracy and violation of rights.

3. FACILITATE THE NEGOTIATION AND TRANSFER OF RIGHTS: Through smart contracts and automated licensing systems, blockchain enables the negotiation and transfer of IP rights efficiently and securely, eliminating intermediaries and reducing costs and bureaucracy.

4. PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY AND COLLABORATION: The decentralized and immutable nature of blockchain favors the creation of networks of trust between creators, users and investors, encouraging cooperation and sharing of information and knowledge in the field of intellectual property.

Although the adoption of blockchain technology in intellectual property management is still in its early stages, its potential is undeniable. The integration of this technology with the IP registration and protection system can revolutionize the way creators, innovators and entrepreneurs manage and protect their creations and rights.

In the next chapter, we will attempt to discuss how blockchain technology is being applied for IP, the challenges faced in its implementation and the future prospects for its use in the context of intellectual property. Furthermore, we will give real use cases of projects and initiatives that are using blockchain to protect and promote innovation.