2022 NFT and metaverse trademark applications surpass 2021 total
In the eight months of 2022, there have been 4,150 metaverse trademark applications and 5,800 relating to NFTs, eclipsing the previous year’s 1,866 and 2,087, respectively.
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Meta files 8 new digital currency, metaverse trademark applications
While the applications could possibly signal yet another move by Meta to solidify the company’s position in the metaverse, they could also be just a precautionary measure to protect the brand and logo in the metaverse, even without plans to launch any related product.
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.
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.”
General Motors seeks patent for decentralized distributed map
The automotive giant plans to use blockchain technology in building a map for the company’s self-driving vehicles.
Tron Foundation fails attempt to piggyback on Disney’s trademark
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) dismissed three trademark applications requested in connection with the Tron blockchain project.
Nike secures ‘CryptoKicks’ patent for blockchain sneakers
The patent granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) details an innovative blockchain system for recording and transferring ownership of the sneakers.
IBM patent takes on package drone theft with blockchain’s help
IBM has secured a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a blockchain system aimed at “preventing anonymous theft by drones.”
IBM files new patent for a blockchain web browser
The browser will maintain a record of browser events in a blockchain using a peer-to-peer network, according to IBM’s patent filing.
US trademark filing hints at LG’s plan for crypto wallet
The South Korean consumer electronics giant filed for trademark protection with USPTO on July 2, in respect of a “ThinQ Wallet” trademark.
Nike makes a play for crypto with ‘Cryptokicks’ trademark filing
The global sports brand has sought trademark protection for “Cryptokicks” as a name for a new platform for collecting, storing and exchange non-fungible tokens.
PayPal gains patent to fight crypto ransomware
Paypal have secured a patent that would hope to protect users against ransomware by saving protected copies of data that may be under attack.