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| == Executive Summary == | | == Executive Summary == |
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| On July 10 2025, '''{{formatnum:32}}''' patent applications related to Blockchain were published, representing 0.5% of all patent applications for the day. While representing a smaller percentage, this activity indicates emerging innovation in Blockchain. | | On July 10 2025, '''{{formatnum:61}}''' patent applications related to Blockchain were published, representing 0.9% of all patent applications for the day. While representing a smaller percentage, this activity indicates emerging innovation in Blockchain. |
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| == Market Analysis ==
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| === Leading Organizations ===
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| The top organizations driving Blockchain innovation include:
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| * '''[[TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA patent applications on 2025-07-10|TEACHERS INSURANCE AND ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA]]''': 2 applications (6.2% of Blockchain patents)
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| * '''[[Ava Labs, Inc. patent applications on 2025-07-10|Ava Labs, Inc.]]''': 2 applications (6.2% of Blockchain patents)
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| * '''[[Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited patent applications on 2025-07-10|Tencent Technology (Shenzhen) Company Limited]]''': 2 applications (6.2% of Blockchain patents)
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| * '''[[BIOGREAT CO., LTD. patent applications on 2025-07-10|BIOGREAT CO., LTD.]]''': 1 applications (3.1% of Blockchain patents)
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| * '''[[Unstoppable Domains Inc. patent applications on 2025-07-10|Unstoppable Domains Inc.]]''': 1 applications (3.1% of Blockchain patents)
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| These 5 organizations account for 8 applications (25.0% of all Blockchain patents), indicating moderate concentration in the field.
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| == Technology Deep Dive ==
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| === Core Innovation Areas ===
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| Patent applications in Blockchain encompass several key innovation areas:
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=blockchain Blockchain]''': Core technology area
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=distributed+ledger Distributed Ledger]''': Core technology area
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency]''': Core technology area
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=smart+contract Smart Contract]''': Core technology area
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=decentralized Decentralized]''': Core technology area
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=consensus+mechanism Consensus Mechanism]''': Core technology area
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=proof+of+work Proof Of Work]''': Core technology area
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=proof+of+stake Proof Of Stake]''': Core technology area
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| Emerging areas include:
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=digital+currency Digital Currency]''': Developing technology
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=bitcoin Bitcoin]''': Developing technology
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=ethereum Ethereum]''': Developing technology
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| * '''[https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=tokenization Tokenization]''': Developing technology
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| === Technical Classification Analysis ===
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| The most active CPC classifications in Blockchain include:
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| * '''[[CPC H04L9/50|H04L9/50]]''' (TRANSMISSION OF DIGITAL INFORMATION, e.g. TELEGRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (arrangements common to telegraphic and telephonic communication): 8 applications (25.0%)
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| * '''[[CPC H04L67/1097|H04L67/1097]]''' (for distributed storage of data in networks, e.g. transport arrangements for network file system [NFS], storage area networks [SAN] or network attached storage [NAS]): 4 applications (12.5%)
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| * '''[[CPC H04L9/3247|H04L9/3247]]''' ({involving digital signatures}): 4 applications (12.5%)
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| * '''[[CPC G06Q20/223|G06Q20/223]]''' ({based on the use of peer-to-peer networks}): 2 applications (6.2%)
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| * '''[[CPC G06Q20/36|G06Q20/36]]''' (using electronic wallets or electronic money safes): 2 applications (6.2%)
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| * '''[[CPC G06Q20/389|G06Q20/389]]''' ({Keeping log of transactions for guaranteeing non-repudiation of a transaction}): 2 applications (6.2%)
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| * '''[[CPC G06Q20/3674|G06Q20/3674]]''' ({involving authentication}): 2 applications (6.2%)
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| * '''[[CPC G06Q20/401|G06Q20/401]]''' ({Transaction verification}): 2 applications (6.2%)
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| * '''[[CPC G06Q40/04|G06Q40/04]]''' (Trading; Exchange, e.g. stocks, commodities, derivatives or currency exchange): 2 applications (6.2%)
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| * '''[[CPC H04L9/3213|H04L9/3213]]''' ({using tickets or tokens, e.g. Kerberos (network architectures or network communication protocols for entities authentication using tickets in a packet data network): 2 applications (6.2%)
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| === Global Innovation Landscape ===
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| Innovation in Blockchain spans multiple countries:
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| * '''[[Inventors from US|US]]''': 46 inventors (47.9%)
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| * '''[[Inventors from KR|KR]]''': 16 inventors (16.7%)
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| * '''[[Inventors from CN|CN]]''': 14 inventors (14.6%)
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| * '''[[Inventors from UA|UA]]''': 3 inventors (3.1%)
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| * '''[[Inventors from GB|GB]]''': 3 inventors (3.1%)
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| * '''[[Inventors from JP|JP]]''': 2 inventors (2.1%)
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| * '''[[Inventors from CA|CA]]''': 2 inventors (2.1%)
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| * '''[[Inventors from CH|CH]]''': 2 inventors (2.1%)
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| * '''[[Inventors from SA|SA]]''': 2 inventors (2.1%)
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| * '''[[Inventors from TW|TW]]''': 1 inventors (1.0%)
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| The United States accounts for 47.9% of inventors in Blockchain, showing significant but not dominant innovation activity.
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| === Leading Inventors ===
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| Key inventors driving Blockchain innovation:
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| * '''[[:Category:Rares Ioan Almasan|Rares Ioan Almasan]]''': 2 applications
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| * '''[[:Category:Sonam Jha|Sonam Jha]]''': 2 applications
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| * '''[[:Category:Sastry Vsm Durvasula|Sastry Vsm Durvasula]]''': 2 applications
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| * '''[[:Category:Swatee Singh|Swatee Singh]]''': 2 applications
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| * '''[[:Category:FURONG BEI|FURONG BEI]]''': 2 applications
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| * '''[[:Category:Bing-Long HO|Bing-Long HO]]''': 1 applications
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| * '''[[:Category:Braden River Pezeshki|Braden River Pezeshki]]''': 1 applications
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| * '''[[:Category:Matthew Everett Gould|Matthew Everett Gould]]''': 1 applications
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| * '''[[:Category:Bogdan Gusiev|Bogdan Gusiev]]''': 1 applications
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| * '''[[:Category:Sergii Bomko|Sergii Bomko]]''': 1 applications
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| === Recent Patent Applications ===
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| Representative Blockchain patent applications from July 10 2025:
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| ==== 20250223532. SMART CELL CULTURE FLASK ====
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| '''Applicant:''' BIOGREAT CO., LTD.
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| '''Abstract:''' A smart cell culture flask of the present invention is used for containing a cell suspension and electrically connected to a blockchain network. The smart cell culture flask includes a culture flask m...
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| ==== 20250225124. BLOCKCHAIN REGISTRY SCALING ====
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| '''Applicant:''' Unstoppable Domains Inc.
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| '''Abstract:''' A request to perform a migration of a domain of a name service is received. The name service is implemented using at least a first blockchain network and a second blockchain network different from the...
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| ==== 20250225157. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, OPERATION METHOD THEREOF, AND DATA TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION SYSTEM ====
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| '''Applicant:''' FUJIFILM Corporation
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| '''Abstract:''' A confidential information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes a processor, in which the processor is configured to: acquire log data to be transmitted between apparatuses...
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| ==== 20250225171. GENERATIVE CONTROL OF PLAYBACK DEVICES ====
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| '''Applicant:''' Sonos, Inc.
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| '''Abstract:''' Generative media content (e.g., generative audio) can be dynamically generated based on various inputs, which can include blockchain data. A playback device accesses blockchain data stored via a distr...
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| ==== 20250225210. ACCOMMODATION SHARING DEVICE USING BLOCKCHAIN AND OPERATION METHOD THEREFOR ====
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| '''Applicant:''' CEONGUK EUI SEOLGEDO LC.
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| '''Abstract:''' An electronic device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure that is an accommodation sharing device using a blockchain may include a communication module configured to perform open or cl...
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| == Market Implications ==
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| === Innovation Intensity ===
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| The 32 applications indicate strong innovation activity in Blockchain, reflecting sustained R&D investment and market development.
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| === Competitive Landscape ===
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| Innovation in Blockchain involves 25 organizations, indicating a highly competitive and diverse landscape with many players investing in R&D.
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| === Technology Outlook ===
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| Emerging themes in Blockchain patents include: data, blockchain, first, user, network, suggesting future development in these areas.
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| The current patent activity level suggests Blockchain is in a early development phase with emerging applications and technologies.
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| == Related Technology Areas ==
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| Innovation in Blockchain often intersects with other emerging technologies:
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| * '''[[Augmented Reality patent applications on 2025-07-10|Augmented Reality]]''': 5725 applications
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| * '''[[Semiconductors patent applications on 2025-07-10|Semiconductors]]''': 1117 applications
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| * '''[[Medical Devices patent applications on 2025-07-10|Medical Devices]]''': 195 applications
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| * '''[[5G Technology patent applications on 2025-07-10|5G Technology]]''': 145 applications
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| * '''[[Generative AI patent applications on 2025-07-10|Generative AI]]''': 99 applications
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| * '''[[Renewable Energy patent applications on 2025-07-10|Renewable Energy]]''': 83 applications
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| * '''[[Cybersecurity patent applications on 2025-07-10|Cybersecurity]]''': 70 applications
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| * '''[[Autonomous Vehicles patent applications on 2025-07-10|Autonomous Vehicles]]''': 61 applications
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| == Analysis Tools ==
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| === Search Resources ===
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| * [https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=Blockchain+20250710 Search all Blockchain patents from July 10 2025]
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| * [https://wikipatents.org/index.php?search=Blockchain Browse all Blockchain patents]
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| * [[Special:CategoryTree/Blockchain Patent Applications|Browse by category]]
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| == See Also ==
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| * [[20250710 Patent Applications Report for July 10 2025|Weekly Patent Summary]]
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| * [[Technology Trends in Patent Applications]]
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| * [[Blockchain Industry Analysis]]
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| * [[Patent Analytics and Trends]]
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