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.
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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.
Thomson Reuters receives patent for blockchain-based identity management
The media giant seeks to develop a blockchain-powered identity system capable of receiving validated identity data, which it will send “to at least one node of the distributed system,” and then generate an identity token.
Bank of America files patent for blockchain-powered cash handling
The patent describes a system for facilitating cash handling via the blockchain, leveraging the advantages of distributed ledger tech for improving efficiency and effectiveness.
Latest Mastercard patent filing covers anonymous blockchain transactions
Prolific patent filer Mastercard has applied for protection of yet another blockchain innovation—a platform that would allow anonymous blockchain transactions, using a somewhat familiar method.
‘BUIDL, not HODL’: Coinbase files curious trademark
In the race to tie up intellectual property (IP) around cryptocurrency, some ideas have definitely been stronger than others. The latest to come from market leading wallet and exchange service Coinbase has certainly raised a few eyebrows—a trademark request for the word ‘buidl.’
Intel cools down crypto mining with new patent
Intel was born by being on the cutting edge of technology, so it’s no surprise that the tech giant would continue to ensure that it is able to be an influencer.