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Analysing the Intersection of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Intellectual Property Rights

IP and Legal Filings

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.