Application of Blockchain Technology in Intellectual Property Registration

Abdolahzade, Talie; Shakeri, Zahra

doi:10.22034/jpl.2025.721262

Application of Blockchain Technology in Intellectual Property Registration

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Talie Abdolahzade ¹

Zahra Shakeri ²

¹ Master's degree in Intellectual Property Law, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

² Associate Professor, Faculty of Law and Political Science, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran

10.22034/jpl.2025.721262

Abstract

Blockchain is a Secure system of recording the information which can be effective in improving the efficiency of the intellectual property rights system. Failure to verify the date of creation, identification of the creator, applying intellectual property rights including copyright, detecting the use of intellectual property are some of the challenges that can be turned into important and reliable information with the use of blockchain technology. This article with a descriptive analytical method concludes immutable transparency, immunity from distortion and forgery, elimination of dealers, speed and other features of blockchain technology has become an irreplaceable option for record the works and intellectual achievements of mankind which, can forming a record of the identity of the right holders, exercising materials and intellectual rights, transactions and exchanges related to these properties.The record should be kept and displayed to the public or specific blocks depending on the type of chain, and it would be a great change in the economy of intellectual property.

Keywords

Intellectual Property

Blockchain

Property Registration

Intellectual Property Rights