Blockchain patenting trends – March 15 – 31, 2019
The blockchain patent is the trending for this fortnight. According to the survey, in banking sector out of 310 patents filed, 268 patents got granted. And also in healthcare, out of 100 patents 79 patents got granted and in voting sector 35 patents got granted. As multiple industries exploring the technology of the blockchain, the patents filing in this technology is increasing.
Craig Wright claims to have filed 666 Blockchain Patents
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Craig Wright who is infamously referred to as “Faketoshi” for his continuous attempts to prove that he is the man behind the creation of Bitcoin. Craig Wright’s Nchain Holdings has applied for a total of 666 patents for digital currencies and blockchain technology.
I4F signs patent partnership agreement with CFL Flooring
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I4F is a group of companies providing patents and technologies to the flooring industry. I4F has signed a patent partnership agreement with CFL Flooring for a new engineered stone, wood veneer composite base flooring board. I4F has also received licensing rights for the new board and the partnership also opens up future collaboration in the area of patented technologies.
Suven Life Sciences obtains Product Patents in Eurasia, Europe, South Korea and Sri Lanka
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Suven Life Sciences obtains product patent corresponding to the New Chemical Entities for the treatment of disorders associated with Neurodegenerative diseases. The granted claims of the patents include the class of selective 5-HT6 compounds.
Ford obtains patent for removable doors in vehicles
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The recent patent application of Ford shows an off-road vehicle with doors that come off and with a removable impact beam for crash safety. The doors are designed to slide off the beam to make the door removal process simpler.
India ranks Sixth in the number Of Blockchain patent approvals
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The blockchain innovation is adopted by small businesses for retail, banking, finance, health care and so on. We can also see that India has become a favorable country for blockchain jobs. As per the data extracted by Hard Fork, India ranks Sixth in the number of Blockchain patent approvals.
Apple’s patent application includes a new feature for iPhone XI
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The latest patent application of Apple relates to a device, like an iPhone, that allow users to snap pictures and navigate the screen even with the phone submerged in water. This device includes an ambient light sensor to determine the lighting underwater.
Microsoft to shield startups and IoT developers from patent trolls
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Microsoft Corporation launched an initiative to provide legal protection against so-called patent trolls for startups and also for larger companies that use its Azure cloud platform to power “internet of things” projects. This program offers access to 10,000 Microsoft patents for firms that use Azure to power connected devices such as industrial sensors.
Samsung’s latest dual-foldable phone patent is very similar to Xiaomi’s concept
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The latest patent of Samsung shows outwards-folding sides that is close Xiaomi’s own foldable concept. The phone has the foldable side that features a battery pack and the screen has a reinforced rear mid-section. There are no ports, buttons, or cameras suggesting that the model could feature wireless charging, gesture controls and in-display cameras.
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