NFTs, Blockchain, and Patent Law: Rethinking Innovation Incentives for Decentralized Technologies
Term Paper by Mohammad Kiumarsi Introduction Blockchain technology and its derivative innovation—non-fungible tokens (NFTs)—have rapidly emerged as disruptive forces in the digital economy. These technologies promise decentralized recordkeeping, authentication of ownership, and enhanced digital security. Yet, despite their transformative potential, Canadian patent law struggles to accommodate their unique structures, particularly where innovation is community-driven and […]