Rimon’s Patent and FinTech Partner, and Blockchain Patent Chronicle’s author, Marc Kaufman, presented the results of an ongoing study of patent publications related to Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). The emerging patent landscape in this space identified the likely players, and told us what technology they are developing. He also discussed the emerging risks that must…

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) are financing mechanisms that have become very popular and controversial. In 2017 alone, ICOs have raised over $1.5 Billion. ICOs are offerings of digital tokens that rely on blockchain technology (similar to Bitcoin). The large majority of ICO investors are private individuals. In the fintech space, ICO funding has surpassed venture…

In this webinar, Rimon Partner Marc Kaufman and Questel Sales Director Austin Englert will discuss new techniques and tools for identifying and addressing intellectual property (IP) risk. You will learn how to identify potential hazards, convey them to business leaders, and develop strategies to achieve business goals while minimizing risks. The webinar will focus on: Understanding the relevant IP landscape.…

As blockchain technology is more widely adopted in commercial applications, the various players in the ecosystem will have to deal with intellectual property issues and risks. Many players believe that cooperation is key to fostering innovation in the ecosystem. This article summarizing many of the issues includes comments from Rimon Partner Marc Kaufman, who points…

A coalition of players in the blockchain ecosystem have organized to manage intellectual issues and encourage innovation. The new group, called the Blockchain Intellectual Property Council (BIPC), was officially announced on March 16, 2017, by the Chamber of Digital Commerce at the Blockchain Summit in Washington D.C. This initiative aims to work with the members to…

On January 12, 2017, intellectual property and fintech attorney Marc Kaufman joined Rimon‘s Washington D.C. office as Partner. Marc Kaufman concentrates his practice in the area of patent strategy, in particular, advising clients in protecting, managing and monetizing their intellectual property assets. He has represented clients in defending against patent assertions in district courts and through post-grant administrative proceedings in the…

(Washington D.C.) January 12, 2017 — Enhancing its esteemed group of Intellectual Property and Financial Services attorneys, Rimon welcomes Marc Kaufman as a partner in its Washington, DC office. Mr. Kaufman joins Rimon from Reed Smith, where he was a partner and served as co-leader for the firm’s FinTech team. He assisted clients in managing…