The Future of Intellectual Property: Leveraging Blockchain for Protection

Global shift from tangible to intangible assets - 90% of S&P 500 company value is now in intellectual property (IP) as of 2020

Traditional IP protection methods (patents, trademarks) face significant friction:

• 14+ month waiting periods
• $20,000+ costs per patent
• Complex legal processes

Blockchain enables new IP protection approaches:

• Immediate timestamp protection
• Immutable proof of creation
• Global visibility
• Lower costs (~$97)
• Smart contract functionality

EasyIP.app platform features:

• Digital asset creation from ideas
• Hidden/visible protection options
• Multiple file type support
• Trade secret management
• Prior art establishment

IP protection strategies:

• Name and describe IP assets clearly
• Create “fences” around intellectual property
• Protect before promoting
• Consider multiple protection layers
• Organize IP systematically

Business value implications:

• Protected IP increases company valuation
• Enables 18 revenue streams
• Facilitates business sales/transfers
• Provides legal defensibility
• Supports global IP management

Digital transformation of IP:

• Smart contracts replacing wet signatures
• Decentralized verification
• Cross-border protection
• Reduced friction in IP management
• Enhanced collaborative possibilities