Patents

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Xerox Patent Applications Reveal Plan for Blockchain Records System
Technology giant Xerox wants to patent a way to securely revise electronic documents that uses blockchain, public records show.
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Coinbase Awarded Patent for Bitcoin Security Concept
Cryptocurrency exchange startup Coinbase has been awarded a new patent related to private key security, public records show.
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'Father of Financial Futures' Seeks Cryptocurrency Hardware Patent
A U.S. economist and businessman known for his work in advancing futures contracts is seeking a cryptocurrency hardware patent.
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Bank of America Has Filed for Over 20 Blockchain Patents Already
Bank of America is emerging as one of the most active banks when it comes to filing patents over claimed innovations in blockchain and cryptocurrency.
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Nasdaq Seeks to Patent Blockchain-based Data Matching System
A new patent filing suggests global exchange operator Nasdaq has a particular interest in protecting blockchain-based order-matching technology.
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Patent Reveals Nasdaq Planning Blockchain-Powered Data System
Nasdaq is seeking to patent a system for securely distributing time-sensitive information by way of a blockchain, records show.
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Mastercard Eyes Cryptocurrency Refunds in New Patent Application
A new patent application from Mastercard suggests the company is exploring ways to build refund-capable services for cryptocurrency users.
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Bank of America Files for 3 New Blockchain Patents
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has published three new filings from financial giant Bank of America.
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The Rate of Blockchain Patent Applications Has Nearly Doubled in 2017
The number of cryptocurrency and blockchain patent applications in the US has nearly doubled in the past year, USPTO data reveals.
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Gemalto Seeks to Patent Method for Secure Blockchain Identity
Security giant Gemalto hopes to be awarded a US patent for a method of verifying identity using blockchain technology.
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