Analysing the Intersection of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Intellectual Property Rights
IP and Legal Filings
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Moreover, in 2012, the USPTO received several patent applications that contained the terms “cryptocurrency” and “blockchain”. However, the UK and Spain Patents and Trademark office granted trademark protection to the ‘Bitcoin’ mark and its logo (Registration number: M4046141). Instead, it is classified as a medium of exchange.
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