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Analysing the Intersection of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Intellectual Property Rights

IP and Legal Filings

Since blockchain plays a pivotal role in the crypto market, several inventors have attempted to legally protect the various components of blockchain technology using patents. In 2016, the USPTO rejected Bitcoin’s trademark application. In the NFT space, a buyer is granted ownership over a copy of a digital artifact.