patent

A patent is a form of intellectual property that gives its owner the legal right to exclude others from making, using, selling and importing an invention for a limited period of years, in exchange for publishing an enabling public disclosure of the invention.

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Amex Files Another Blockchain Payments Patent
Amex Files Another Blockchain Payments Patent
July 16, 2018  |  B2B Payments

American Express has filed another patent related to blockchain-powered payments, CCN reported. The filing relates to blockchain-based proof-of-payment technology, marking the latest in a string...

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Facebook Files Patent For eCommerce Messenger Bot
Facebook Files Patent For eCommerce Messenger Bot
July 13, 2018  |  Facebook

As Facebook continues its forays into commerce, the company has filed a patent for a messaging bot that enables users to pay for items. The...

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Walmart Looks Into Blockchain Electric Bill System
Walmart Looks Into Blockchain Electric Bill System
June 15, 2018  |  Blockchain

In an effort that could lead to greater efficiency and lower prices, Walmart is looking into a system that would let households manage their electricity...

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Could A Bank-On-Bank Patent War Be Looming?
Could A Bank-On-Bank Patent War Be Looming?
June 12, 2018  |  Legal

A recently filed federal lawsuit over remote deposit capture technology (RDC) could signal the start of a wider patent-infringement struggle among banks, according to experts....

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Mastercard Seeks Blockchain-Based Payment Verification Patent
Mastercard Seeks Blockchain-Based Payment Verification Patent
June 08, 2018  |  Mastercard

To verify payment cards at the point of sale (POS), Mastercard is looking into blockchain technology. In a filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark...

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Supplylogix Secures Pharmaceutical Inventory Management Patent
Supplylogix Secures Pharmaceutical Inventory Management Patent
April 23, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Logistics company Supplylogix has reportedly secured a patent pertaining to inventory management technology, reports in Citizen Tribune said Friday (April 20). A press release from Supplylogix...

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Walmart Files Patent For Blockchain Payment System
Walmart Files Patent For Blockchain Payment System
April 20, 2018  |  Blockchain

To store payment data, Walmart may be looking to the blockchain. The retailer drafted two patent applications that reference a platform powered by blockchain technology for...

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Amazon’s Patent For Real-Time Crypto Transaction Data Gets Approved
Amazon’s Patent For Real-Time Crypto Transaction Data Gets Approved
April 18, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon has been awarded a patent for a streaming data marketplace offering real-time cryptocurrency transaction data. The patent, which was granted to Amazon Technologies on...

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Amazon Files Patent For Voice-Controlled Drone Delivery
Amazon Files Patent For Voice-Controlled Drone Delivery
March 26, 2018  |  Amazon

Amazon was just awarded a patent for a drone that will use recognition of human gestures and voice commands to deliver packages. The patent for...

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