Federal banks can challenge patents: US Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed a bid to review a decision of the Federal Circuit which allows Federal Reserve banks to challenge patents.
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3 Wrights don’t make a wrong
Like the Wright Flyer of 1903, BitCoin is an incredible elegant invention which is one of the greatest creations of our era, and possibly THE greatest, John Pitts writes.
Rocketfuel drags co-founder to court over alleged patent fraud
Joseph Page is accused of defrauding payments firm Rocketfuel Blockchain as well as misrepresenting the patent applications of the company.
Ripple business pivot continues with new smart contract patent
The San Francisco-based firm was awarded a patent (for a design that can execute smart contracts based on data collected from the outside world.
CoinGeek Live 2020 shines spotlight on intellectual property and blockchain
A panel composed of legal and patent law experts explored topics related to blockchain patents on Day 3 of the CoinGeek Live conference.
Has Jack Dorsey’s Square Crypto realized they need BSV?
Jack Dorsey's Square Crypto has launched the Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA), a shared patent library where members pool all of their crypto patents.
Layer1 faces lawsuit over alleged Lancium patent infringement
Lancium alleged that Layer1's "demand-response" model enables the firm to shut down mining operations and redirect power to the grid during high demand periods.
Bitcoin goes head-to-head with Ethereum as TAAL files patent for token tech
The technology, which also enables smart contracts, puts Bitcoin directly in competition with Ethereum and its ERC20 token standard.
Huawei seeks patent for blockchain-powered storage
Huawei has filed for multiple patents related to blockchain technology storage methods and devices, according to local media outlets.
No one can ‘patent the blockchain’: Cerian Jones dispels myths on software patents
Blockchain patent expert Cerian Jones dispel some of the myths about software patents as well as blockchain related patents.
De Beers and Boston Consulting face lawsuit over alleged IP theft
The case claimed the two firms committed patent infringement, breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secrets, and more.
Visa expresses digital asset interest with US patent filing
Visa has filed a patent to create a digital currency that runs off of a “centralized computer.”