Managing Rights Management

Three EMC Smart Contract Patent Applications

Blockchains (smart contracts, distributed ledgers) and rights management broadly construed are the themes of today's Spotlight Applications. The first EMC application discloses techinques for storing digital data in DNA storage using blockchain and destination-side deduplication using smart contracts. The second application discloses techniques for securely archiving digital data in DNA... Read more →

Adobe and Immunity Bio Blockchain Patent Applications

Blockchains (smart contracts, distributed ledgers) and rights management broadly construed are the themes of today's Spotlight Applications. Assigned to Adobe, the first of today's applications discloses a smart contract platform that facilitates creation, execution and verification of customized smart contracts. Assigned jointly to Immunity Bio and Nant Holdings IP, LLC... Read more →

Intel and Warstler Blockchain and DRM Patent Applications

We continue the theme of patent applications that address blockchain (distributed ledger) and digital rights management broadly construed. Assigned to Intel, the first Spotlight Application discloses a blockchain system with nucleobase sequencing as proof of work. Apparently assigned to the inventor, Warstler, the second application discloses techniques for provisioning electronic... Read more →

Intertrust and Feitian DRM Patent Applications

Thursdays the PTO publishes new pending patent applications. Both of today's Spotlight Applications concern aspects of digital rights management. Assigned to Intertrust, the first of today's applications discloses techniques for protecting and governing genomic and other information. Assigned to Feitian Technologies (CN), the second application discloses techniques for accessing and... Read more →