Blockchain & IP

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Explore the underlying blockchain technology in this info session with the US Patent & Trademark Office.

The US Patent &amp; Trademark Office (USPTO) Eastern Regional Outreach Office (EROO) is creating a virtual stage to provide an information series showcasing the underlying blockchain technology and its applications in various industries. Through this series, you’ll meet with stakeholders and affiliates in the distributed ledger technology and hear their current trajectory, dream with them about their future goals, and gain an understanding in the importance of intellectual property protections in this emerging technology. May 17, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET- Introduction to Blockchain &amp; IP Join the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a free informational session led by the USPTO’s Director of Emerging Technologies, Jerry Ma, on blockchain and intellectual property (IP). This introductory session will offer information on double spend, origination conditions, private keys, public keys, and other introductory topics. June 21, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET – Tokenization of Patents with IPwe Join the USPTO and an East Coast stakeholder, ErichSpangenberg of IPwe, to investigate a way to revolutionize the cataloging and licensing of patents. What would a system of tokenized patents and trademarks into smart contacts look like? Will there be increased opportunities for small/medium sized entrepreneurs? July 19, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET – Intellectual Property Investigation of Protection in the MetaverseDo you know your rights when creating and using objects in the metaverse? A Senior Director of Metaverse IP joins the USPTO Trademark Office on the virtual stage to discuss the importance of branding in the digital space. August 16, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET – Cross section of Blockchain, Patents, and Open Source Join the USPTO and East Coast Attorney, James Gatto, as we investigate the intersection of blockchain, patents, and open source presents interesting legal issues that are complex and misunderstood. Our speaker will identify the complexities and misunderstandings of these three topics and address how this trio may work together. This virtual event will address potential legal and business ramifications that exist at the cross section of these topics. September 20, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET – Advancing Patient-Centered Precision HealthCome hear about technology that is being developed in South Carolina. The utilization of blockchain is being investigated to help in the expansion of access to high quality healthcare.October 18, 2022, 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET – USC 101 Patent Eligibility in Blockchain Claims define the boundaries of intellectual property just as property lines define the boundaries of a house. Over the past few years, USC 101 has been clarified with regards to patent eligibility as inventions in the digital space as they do not always produce tangible end results. Our USPTO professionals will dive into the nuances of this topic and highlight examples that best reflect the ongoing discussion of patent eligibility within the blockchain inventive space. December 13, 2022 (formerly November 15 , 2022) 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET – Stakeholder Spotlight Just in time for the holidays! Come hear about the innovations and inventions in supply chain management, credit cards, insurance, and banking that are being pursued by companies along the United States Eastern seaboard. These real world use cases will delight and inspire the outlook of the future.

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