Blockchain and Its Implications For IP
By Steve Snyder
As I continue to stay abreast of the latest technical developments involving computer related technology, the IP implications are becoming less clear. Being heavily involved in cybersecurity, I have been making the case that the cybersecurity field needs IP attorneys to bridge gaps that we are used to bridging—such as being a liaison between the highly technical engineers and the rest of society. Aside from cybersecurity, the technology I hear being discussed most is blockchain. As you may know, blockchain is a fundamental aspect of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, blockchain has much broader implications that will, in my opinion, pervade the practice of IP attorneys.