Intellectual Property

Here's What R&B Legend Mario is Investing In
Here’s What R&B Legend Mario is Investing In
R&B legend Mario joins “New Money” hosts Spencer Dinwiddie and Solo Ceesay to share insights into his investments and passion projects. Plus, why he’s not “fully invested in c...
Here's What R&B Legend Mario is Investing In

Tarantino Says Miramax Can Go Pound Sand, Releases 'Pulp Fiction' NFTs Anyway
Tarantino Says Miramax Can Go Pound Sand, Releases ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFTs Anyway
Director Quentin Tarantino is launching his “Pulp Fiction” NFT collection despite being sued for copyright infringement by film studio Miramax. “The Hash” team questions how t...
Tarantino Says Miramax Can Go Pound Sand, Releases 'Pulp Fiction' NFTs Anyway

NFT images provided by Neal Adams.
Batman NFTs Are Coming After Artist Has 'Pleasant' IP Chat With DC Comics
“In the end, DC was simply asking for a bit more time to assess the situation,” artist Neal Adams said.
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Batman Is Ours Alone to Exploit: DC Comics Warns Against Using Its Characters in NFTs
The publisher has its own plans for using its characters in NFTs.
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Musician Sells NFT Token Bringing Royalty Rights for $26K in Crypto
Music streaming platform Rocki has announced its first NFT sale as it prepares for beta launch.
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Joseph Tsai, executive vice chairman (Credit: Cody Glenn / Flickr)
Alibaba Patents Blockchain System That Spots Music Copycats
The e-commerce giant has patented a blockchain-based means of vetting the originality of songs.
Joseph Tsai, executive vice chairman (Credit: Cody Glenn / Flickr)

Blockstack co-founder Muneeb Ali speaks at Consensus 2017. (CoinDesk archives)
Blockstack Pledges to Enforce Patents for 'Defensive Purposes' Only
Blockstack, the startup building a decentralized backbone for Web 3.0, is open-sourcing its two patents – kinda.
Blockstack co-founder Muneeb Ali speaks at Consensus 2017. (CoinDesk archives)

Open sourcing patents will enable the development and iteration of essential goods, which otherwise would be stymied by copyright law. (Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash)
Big Tech Signs Rare Open Source Pledge to Boost Supplies During COVID-19
Major tech firms are opening their patents to allow developers to build much needed tools during the coronavirus crisis.
Open sourcing patents will enable the development and iteration of essential goods, which otherwise would be stymied by copyright law. (Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash)

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Dish Network Files Patent for Blockchain-Based Anti-Piracy System
The satellite TV firm's newly published patent application details a means to combat online piracy using blockchain.
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Korean Conglomerate CJ Develops Blockchain for Music Copyright
CJ, one of South Korea's largest conglomerates, is developing a blockchain-based music copyright management system.
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