The intersection of blockchain and intellectual property has created significant technical challenges in patent administration. Traditional patent systems rely on centralized authorities and manual processes that can take 2-3 years for examination, while managing over 3.3 million active patents globally. These systems struggle with verification bottlenecks, cross-border coordination, and real-time tracking of patent rights.

The core challenge lies in creating decentralized systems that can maintain the legal validity of patent rights while enabling automated examination, licensing, and enforcement.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including blockchain-based patent validation networks, NFT-enabled licensing systems, smart contract automation for annuity payments, and distributed verification protocols. These and other approaches focus on practical implementations that can integrate with existing legal frameworks while improving efficiency and transparency in patent administration.

1. Distributed Ledger Platform for Real Estate Ownership Transfer with Smart Contract Integration

VIVEB CONSULTING, 2024

A distributed ledger-based real estate transaction platform that aims to simplify and streamline the process of transferring ownership of real estate properties. The platform uses a distributed ledger, like a blockchain, to store and share property data in a secure and decentralized way. It allows multiple actors like owners, governments, and service providers to access and update the property data using smart contracts. This eliminates redundant document requests and reduces the time and complexity of property transfers by enabling secure, auditable, and permissioned sharing of official data.

2. Blockchain-Based Digital Credit Certificate System for Supply Chain Payment Settlement

Tencent Technology Co., Ltd., TENCENT TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LTD, Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., 2024

Convenient, secure, and reliable payment settlement method for supply chain participants using blockchain. It involves generating digital credit certificates based on trade data between enterprises. These certificates are sent to suppliers to discount payments from downstream suppliers. They can also obtain financing discounts from financial institutions. The updated certificates are sent back to the blockchain node to record transfers and payments. This allows convenient, blockchain-verified payment settlement between supply chain participants.

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3. Blockchain-Based System for Post-Loan Process Management with Modular Ledger Interaction

SHENZHEN MAISUI COMMUNICATION TECH CO LTD, SHENZHEN MAISUI COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024

A post-loan fair processing system using blockchain to improve efficiency, security, and transparency in managing loan risks after disbursement. The system has modules for account management, transaction processing, risk assessment, collaborative work, compliance supervision, and monitoring analysis. Data like loan records, identities, and items are stored on a blockchain ledger. This provides immutability, transparency, and prevent tampering. The modules interact via the ledger to automate, share, and analyze post-loan processes.

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4. Blockchain Supply Chain Network with Oracle-Integrated External Data Retrieval and Authentication System

HUNAN CHENHAN TECH CO LTD, HUNAN CHENHAN TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024

Using oracles to access external data like supplier evaluations from third-party platforms and bring it onto blockchain-based supply chain networks. The method involves using a smart contract to call an oracle machine that can access external APIs. The oracle authenticates user identities, decrypts data, and returns it to the smart contract. The smart contract processes and saves the external data alongside blockchain data for comprehensive evaluation. This allows obtaining more complete and objective evaluation data compared to just internal user inputs.

5. Alliance Blockchain System with Accounting and Backup Nodes, Private and Public Gateways for Load Distribution and Ledger Synchronization

SF Technology Co., Ltd., SF TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024

A balanced and available alliance blockchain organization system with improved load balancing and availability compared to existing systems. The system has multiple accounting nodes, backup nodes, private and public gateways. The accounting nodes reach consensus and store the ledger. Backup nodes synchronize the ledger. Private gateways receive client requests from outside the alliance and send them to accounting nodes. Public gateways do the same for client requests from inside the alliance. The private gateway allows fewer business types than the public gateway. This balances load by separating external client requests from internal ones.

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6. Blockchain-Based Data Management System with Unified Database Integration and Hashing Mechanism

YANGTZE RIVER DELTA RES INSTITUTE UESTC HUZHOU, YANGTZE RIVER DELTA RESEARCH INSTITUTE UESTC, 2024

A blockchain-based data management system framework to enable secure and efficient sharing of large-scale databases across multiple domains. The framework involves integrating diverse databases with different structures into a unified format suitable for blockchain, cleaning and converting the data, hashing it for integrity, and then recording the hashed transactions on the blockchain. This allows consistent and auditable access to shared data across domains. It addresses challenges like data integrity, query performance, scalability, consistency, and version control for authorized database sharing.

7. Blockchain System with Smart Contract-Based Asset Management Record Storage and Aggregation

Tiansu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd., SKYCHAIN CO LTD, 2024

Blockchain-based system for secure and tamper-proof storage and aggregation of asset management records. The system uses smart contracts on a blockchain network to collect and track asset management records like usage history, warranties, etc. A creator publishes a smart contract for the asset containing authorization and write functions. The creator sets their own address as holder initially, then transfers it when delivering the asset. The holder authorizes a writer to write the asset's first certificate value. The writer calculates and writes the value based on the asset's digital file. Verifiers can access the smart contract to calculate and compare their own values against the stored ones.

8. Blockchain-Based System for Product-Associated Intellectual Property Transactions

Suzhou Hongjiu Aviation Thermal Materials Technology Co., Ltd., SUZHOU HONGJIU AIR HEAT SHIELDING MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD, 2024

Product-based intellectual property blockchain network transaction system for facilitating efficient and transparent intellectual property transactions related to products. The system allows buyers and sellers to search, match, negotiate, and transact intellectual property rights associated with specific products. It uses blockchain to provide a secure, immutable, and auditable platform for tracking product-related IP. The system allows buyers to search for products based on IP, and sellers to list products with associated IP. It facilitates IP matching, negotiation, and transaction. The system calculates product-IP value and distributes benefits based on IP contributions.

9. Decentralized Data Storage and Copyright Traceability System Utilizing IPFS and Blockchain Integration

Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, BEIJING UNIVERSITY OF POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS, 2024

Shared data storage and copyright protection traceability system using IPFS and blockchain to enable secure and trustworthy data sharing with traceability and copyright protection. The system leverages IPFS for decentralized data storage, and uses a blockchain consensus module to create an immutable and tamper-proof traceability chain. This chain records the sharing process and forms a certificate to prove copyright ownership. The central server coordinates data requests and transfers using smart contracts. The IPFS-blockchain integration enables secure and verifiable data sharing with copyright protection.

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10. Blockchain Data Warehouse System with Encrypted Data Extraction and Verification for Financial Services

WINKSTONEPARTNERS CO LTD, 2024

Blockchain-based data warehouse system for financial services that allows secure and efficient provision of financial services like credit loans by extracting and verifying only the necessary user data from distributed ledgers. It involves storing user's financial and non-financial data in ledgers and IPFS, encrypting it, and using decrypted links and keys to extract and analyze the data for loan evaluation. This allows automatic verification without resubmitting documents and leverages blockchain for secure and stable credit services.

11. Blockchain Data Storage Method with Genesis Block and Real-Time Reference Data Anchoring

CHINA SOUTHERN POWER GRID CO, CHINA SOUTHERN POWER GRID CO LTD, 2023

Blockchain-based data storage method that improves reliability by using continuous reference data to anchor the time of stored data. The method involves creating a genesis block with historical reference data, then generating certificate transaction records based on each certificate deposit using real-time reference data. When verifying the stored certificate, the real-time reference data is parsed and compared to chain data to find the certificate deposit time. This allows proving the certificate existed before storage, mitigating issues with node clock accuracy.

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12. Multi-Layered Hybrid Distributed Ledger Architecture for Property Record Management

COPYFORWARD INC, 2023

Using a multi-layered hybrid distributed ledger architecture to manage property records in a secure, immutable, and trustless way without overloading the blockchain. The architecture has three layers: a public layer for static property identification, a federated layer for dynamic ownership, and a private layer for sensitive transaction documents. This allows decentralized identification, federated ownership, and private transaction history for properties.

13. Blockchain-Based System for Decentralized Storage and Management of Investment Certificates

VISION CREDIT FINANCIAL TECH COMPANY LTD, VISION CREDIT FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANY LTD, 2023

Blockchain-based investment certificate storage system to efficiently support small and micro enterprises by providing a system for tracking and managing investment certificates. The system uses blockchain technology to create a decentralized, transparent, and secure system for tracking investment certificates issued by small and micro enterprises. The certificates contain details like investor identity, investment amount, return rate, etc. This allows investors to make informed decisions and optimize investments. The certificates are deposited on the blockchain, intelligently generated, and stored in a transaction certificate storage module. The blockchain provides a tamper-proof and immutable record of the certificates.

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14. Blockchain-Enabled Bank Guarantee System with Federated Learning-Based Credit Assessment Model

Hunan University, HUNAN UNIVERSITY, 2023

Optimizing bank guarantees using blockchain and federated learning to improve efficiency and reduce risk. The method involves using blockchain to enable secure, transparent, and immutable sharing of guarantee application materials between banks, borrowers, credit agencies, and counter-guarantors. It also involves leveraging federated learning to train a shared credit assessment model across agencies without exposing sensitive data. This allows safe, reliable, and scalable credit evaluation for bank guarantees.

15. Blockchain-Based Delivery Guarantee System with Decentralized Consensus and Smart Contract Execution

Hunan University, HUNAN UNIVERSITY, 2023

Delivery guarantee system for international trade using blockchain to mitigate risks associated with traditional delivery guarantees. The system involves using a blockchain network to enable secure, transparent, and automated delivery guarantee processing. It leverages blockchain features like decentralized consensus, smart contracts, cryptography, and immutable ledgers to address issues like document inconsistency, fraud, and credit risk. The blockchain-based delivery guarantee method involves steps like verifying importer creditworthiness, document reconciliation, digital signature, and smart contract execution.

16. Decentralized Blockchain System for Issuing Smart Contracts with Distributed Validator Network

Capital One Services, LLC, 2023

A decentralized blockchain system for issuing smart contracts as an alternative to centralized patent examination systems. This system utilizes a distributed network of validators to review and grant smart contracts that confer patent-like rights. Validators are incentivized to participate through token rewards for each successful contract validation, ensuring a transparent and efficient process for granting intellectual property rights.

17. Distributed Ledger System with Asset Search, Owner Communication, and Transaction Recording Capabilities

RAYMOND ANTHONY JOAO, 2023

A distributed ledger and blockchain system designed to enhance transparency and security for transactions involving high-value assets, such as real estate, intellectual property, digital art, and NFTs. The system enables users to search for and locate assets, communicate directly with owners, access public records, and record transaction details on the blockchain. This approach ensures transparency, reduces fraud, and facilitates direct peer-to-peer transactions.

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18. Blockchain-Based System for Immutable Claim Verification with Third-Party Endorsement

eHire, LLC, 2023

Verification and authentication of information using blockchain for faster, more efficient, and reusable verification of claims made by individuals or organizations. The system involves creating blockchain-based claim data structures that can be endorsed by third parties. Claimants provide verifiable evidence for their claims. Endorsers review and confirm the claims. The endorsed claims are recorded on the blockchain as immutable, shareable assets. This allows reusable, streamlined verification of claims across multiple applications and organizations.

19. Distributed Ledger System with Smart Contract Wrapper for Dynamic Execution and Intellectual Property Management

Strong Force TX Portfolio 2018, LLC, 2023

Enabling efficient, scalable, and automated transactions through distributed ledger technology and smart contracts. The system uses a smart contract wrapper that interacts with a distributed ledger to access contract terms and data values. This wrapper interprets access requests, grants data access, and enforces contract terms. It supports dynamic contract execution and modifications. Additionally, the system manages and licenses intellectual property assets using smart contracts recorded on the distributed ledger.

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20. Method for Financial Certificate Storage and Verification Using Local Data Hashing and Blockchain Integration

CCB FINTECH CO LTD, CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK CORP, 2023

Method for improving speed and privacy of financial service certificate storage and verification using local storage and blockchain. It involves storing the actual data in local devices disconnected from the internet to prevent leakage, calculating hash values, and storing those on the blockchain. This allows verifying certificates faster and without exposing user data compared to storing the full data on the blockchain.

21. Blockchain-Based Method for Agriculture-Related Intellectual Property Rights Confirmation Using Smart Contracts and Digital Watermarking

22. Blockchain-Based System for Cross-Regional Employment Information Sharing with Transaction Proposal Endorsement

23. Blockchain-Based System for Automated Patent Annuity Payment Management and Renewal Tracking

24. Secure Multi-Party Computation and Blockchain System for Encrypted Risk Data Sharing

25. Distributed Certificate Registration Platform Utilizing Blockchain and IPFS with Node and Transaction Double Sharding and Smart Contract-Based Pre-Consensus and Access Control

Blockchain technology has the ability to completely transform IP management, as indicated by these patents. These approaches provide enhanced security, transparency, and efficiency for creators and organizations, which include automating patent renewals to embedding copyright information in digital content.

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