I Rest My Case! The Possibilities and Limitations of Blockchain-Based IP Protection

Sofia Lopes Barata (), Paulo Rupino Cunha () and Ricardo S. Vieira-Pires ()
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Sofia Lopes Barata: University of Coimbra
Paulo Rupino Cunha: University of Coimbra
Ricardo S. Vieira-Pires: University of Coimbra

A chapter in Advances in Information Systems Development, 2020, pp 57-73 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract We have identified, mapped and discussed existing research on Blockchain-based solutions for intellectual property (IP) protection, an investigation that emerged from a case in antibody production for scientific and medical applications. To that end, we have performed a systematic literature review and created an instrument that classifies the contributions according to the materiality of the object they protect (from immaterial to physical), the type of protection (authorship notarization or prevention of illegal use) and the type of research (conceptual or empirical). Our results can be used to understand which avenues to pursue in the effort to create a new generation of more effective technology-assisted IP protection systems, a priority for 152 signatory countries of the patent cooperation treaty.

Keywords: Antibodies; Blockchain; Intellectual property (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-49644-9_4

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