The Emerging Patent Risk for Blockchain Technology

Worldwide patent filings directed to blockchain technology are increasing at an exponential rate. As a result, even the open-source ethos in the community will not insulate innovators from patent risk. Rimon’s Patent Strategy Partner, Marc Kaufman, will discuss the patent landscape, the commensurate risk, and how it can be managed with an industry-led strategy.

This presentation will be beneficial for blockchain developers, executives of blockchain tech companies, and investors in blockchain. Read more and register here.

Marc recently spoke to Bloomberg Law about blockchain patenting strategies and how companies can prevent the risk of patent litigation. Watch the video.

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 U.S. Patent Office, such as Inter Partes Reviews. Mr. Kaufman has been active in creating procedures to secure and enforce intellectual property rights, as well as structuring and negotiating intellectual property transactions. Read more.