Patents

Patents

D+H Files for Multiple Patents on Private Blockchain Tech

Canada-based fintech vendor D+H Corporation has filed several patent applications relating to the creation and use of private distributed ledgers.

Business  ·  18 August 2017
Patents

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.

Business  ·  17 August 2017
Bitcoin

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.

Tech  ·  17 August 2017
Futures

‘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.

Business  ·  14 August 2017
Banks

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 August 2017
Exchanges

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 August 2017
Patents

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 August 2017
Patents

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.

Business  ·  4 August 2017
Patents

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 August 2017
Patents

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 July 2017
Patents

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.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2017
Patents

Walmart Wants to Track Delivery Drones With Blockchain Tech

One of the world's largest retailers envisions a future in which it might use distributed ledger tech to ensure drone deliveries.

Business  ·  30 May 2017
CME

CME Explores Cryptocurrency Derivatives Contracts in Patent Filing

Derivatives giant CME has developed a system for delivering digital currencies tied to futures contracts, patent documents reveal.

Markets  ·  5 May 2017
Patents

Oracle Plans Blockchain ‘Pipelines’ to Boost Employee Efficiency

A new patent application from Oracle suggests the database software giant is looking to blockchain for improved workflows.

Business  ·  2 May 2017
Patents

AT&T Explores Cryptocurrency Car Payments in New Patent Filing

Digital currency payments in vehicles may not be far off, if the ideas in a new patent application from telecom giant AT&T enter real-world use.

Markets  ·  24 April 2017