Civil Litigation,
Intellectual Property
Apr. 18, 2018
Blockchain, patents and open source software
Some people think open source and patents go together like oil and water. When it comes to blockchain technology, it's more like bread and butter.
Tom D. Franklin
Partner
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
1400 Wewatta Street Suite 600
Denver , Colorado 80202
Phone: (720) 258-6588
Brian D. Olion
Associate
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
Phone: (650) 324-6357
This column appeared in the April 18 TOP INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWYERS special report.
Some people think open source and patents go together like oil and water. However, both are integral to any commercialization of blockchain technology. As blockchain continues to disrupt industries, protecting a blockchain's value becomes essential. Value means different things to different people. Some value the broad adoption of successful blockchain techn...
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