Intellectual property disputes often arise from ambiguous ownership chains, unauthorized usage, and competing claims across jurisdictions. Current systems process over 3.3 million patent applications annually worldwide, while digital content generation has accelerated the complexity of establishing and verifying IP ownership. Traditional verification methods can take months and cost organizations upwards of $100,000 per dispute.

The fundamental challenge lies in creating tamper-proof ownership records while enabling efficient verification and dispute resolution across diverse IP types—from patents and trade secrets to digital content.

This page brings together solutions from recent research—including blockchain-based ownership registries, AI-powered authorship verification systems, automated copyright tracking mechanisms, and smart contract dispute resolution platforms. These and other approaches aim to reduce verification times, lower dispute costs, and provide reliable proof of ownership across global IP ecosystems.

1. Interconnected System for Automated Dispute Risk Detection and Prevention in Online Marketplaces

HWANG CHAE YEONG, 2024

Dispute risk management for online marketplaces that automatically detects and prevents disputes related to intellectual property, product registrations, and compliance across multiple service servers. The system links user, product, and IP data from different servers to analyze dispute risks. It checks product registration against a separate server's managed product list, then IP data against the registered products. If risks are found, it implements prevention procedures like removing products, updating registrations, or notifying users. This interconnected analysis and action across services mitigates disputes proactively.

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2. Digital Property Authentication and Management System with Obfuscation-Based Ownership Verification

AON RISK SERVICES, INC. OF MARYLAND, 2023

System for digital property authentication, management, and insurance. The system allows entities to register and protect their trade secrets along with other types of intellectual property by generating obfuscation values from associated documents to establish ownership and credibility. The system includes a registry, insurance, valuation, search, and verification features to enable protection, insuring, and enforcing trade secrets.

3. Blockchain-Based Platform for Patent Title Verification and Insurance with AI-Driven Analysis and Smart Contract Automation

ERICH LAWSON SPANGENBERG, DANIEL LAWRENCE BORK, PASCAL ASSELOT, 2023

Reducing risk related to the color of title in patent intellectual property assets by providing assurance and insurance coverage through a blockchain-based platform. The platform verifies patent ownership chain-of-title and offers insurance policies to protect against challenges to title validity. It uses AI analysis of prior art and other factors to determine policy premiums and payout amounts. Smart contracts automate claims processing and payouts.

4. Trade Secret Registry Utilizing Obfuscation-Based Document Verification System

AON RISK SERVICES, INC. OF MARYLAND, 2022

System for registering trade secrets and providing verifiable proof of ownership and possession. The system involves a trade secret registry that allows users to register and manage trade secrets in a way that establishes proof of ownership and credibility. The registry uses obfuscation techniques to generate unique document obfuscation values based on the content of the documents. This allows users to register and verify trade secret documents without revealing their actual contents. The system also provides features like insurance, valuation, searching, and record linkage to support trade secret management.

5. Blockchain-Based System for Obfuscating and Registering Intellectual Property Documents

AON RISK SERVICES, INC. OF MARYLAND, 2020

A system for registering, insuring, and verifying trade secrets and other intellectual property using obfuscated document data and a blockchain registry. It allows entities to protect and manage trade secrets outside of legal registrations. The system involves obfuscating digital documents representing trade secrets to generate unique document obfuscation values. These obfuscated documents are registered in a blockchain-based trade secret registry that provides a decentralized and tamper-proof record of ownership. The registry can be used to verify registrations, search records, insure trade secrets, and value intellectual property.

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6. Content Ownership Dispute Management System with Reference-Based Matching and Unauthorized Use Detection

FACEBOOK INC, 2020

System and method for managing content ownership disputes and unauthorized use in social media. The system compares uploaded content to reference content to detect matching. If a user's content matches a reference item, it initiates a dispute between the user and the reference item's owner. The system can also detect unauthorized use of reference items by users. This allows resolving disputes over content ownership and preventing unauthorized use.

7. Blockchain-Based Dispute Resolution System with Encrypted Evidence Verification and Selective Decryption Mechanism

RESOLVE DISPUTES ONLINE TECH LTD, RESOLVE DISPUTES ONLINE TECHNOLOGY LTD, 2019

Dispute resolution system that uses blockchain and encryption to provide independent verification of evidence and communications during dispute resolution. The system involves decrypting encrypted portions of blockchain data using separate keys to verify the authenticity of evidence presented during disputes. This allows independent verification of evidence and communications without relying on trust in the source. It also provides a system where documents and communications related to a dispute can be selectively decrypted and presented in an interface for interaction.

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8. E-commerce Platform System with Seller and Product Verification Modules for IP Authentication

Hengqin International Intellectual Property Exchange Center Co., Ltd., 2018

Intellectual property e-commerce platform system with a verification process for authenticating sellers and products to prevent unauthorized sales of disputed IP. The system has modules for seller identity review and commodity shelf review. When a seller submits an IP for sale, the seller review checks if they have the right to sell that IP. If not, the sale is rejected. The commodity review checks for IP disputes before allowing listing. This prevents sellers without IP rights and disputed IP from being listed on the platform.

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9. Internet-Based Intellectual Property Dispute Mediation System with Integrated Compensation Calculation and Integrity Database

Shenzhen Huahui Brand Management Co., Ltd., 2018

A system to mediate intellectual property infringement disputes using the internet to help intellectual property rights holders more effectively protect their rights. The system connects e-commerce platforms with intellectual property management agencies through the internet. It involves steps like: 1. Storing intellectual property rights holder and infringement details in a database. 2. Mediating disputes online through a service platform, where rights holders and infringers can negotiate settlements. 3. Calculating compensation using a formula based on infringer sales. 4. Generating and transmitting a mediation agreement with the calculated compensation. 5. Classifying and saving infringer information in an integrity database.

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10. Digital Evidence Preservation System with Hash-Based Certificate Generation and Transfer Mechanism

Feng Ying, YING FENG, 2017

System to preserve and provide legal evidence of original works shared online to combat internet infringement. The system uses a multi-step process involving hash summaries, certificates, and transfer of preservation rights. When an author uploads a work, a hash summary is generated. This summary is used to create a certificate linking the author to the work. If the work is transferred, the new recipient generates a new certificate with their info. The original certificate is updated with the new hash. This prevents selling intellectual property rights while preserving evidence. The system also provides online legal assistance and delivery of judicial certificates.

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These advances highlight a variety of ways to develop just and open dispute resolution procedures. Some concentrate on registering and safeguarding intellectual property through blockchain technology or digital platforms that employ obfuscation strategies. In the event of a disagreement, others use artificial intelligence to confirm authorship.

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