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In the rapidly evolving crypto landscape, protecting your blockchain innovations while maintaining transparency and community trust presents unique challenges. This essential webinar will equip crypto companies, investors, and entrepreneurs with strategic insights on building robust IP portfolios that drive business value while navigating the complex intersection of traditional IP law and decentralized technology.

🔑 What You'll Learn

Strategic Patent Development for Blockchain Companies

  • How to evaluate the patentability of distributed ledger innovations and build market-oriented patent portfolios

  • Timing considerations for IP protection in fast-moving crypto markets

Balancing Protection with Transparency

  • When to choose patent protection over trade secrets in decentralized ecosystems

  • Leveraging IP rights to ensure ecosystem participation and prevent unauthorized forking

M&A Due Diligence in Crypto Transactions

  • Assessing patent infringement exposure and open-source licensing compliance in blockchain deals

  • Identifying valuable IP assets that create competitive barriers

Practical Implementation

  • Quarterly IP review processes for early-stage companies

  • Working effectively with IP attorneys on blockchain innovations

  • Budget-conscious approaches to comprehensive IP protection

🎤 Featured Speaker: Marc Kaufman | Partner | Potomac Law Group, PLLC

Marc Kaufman is a leading patent attorney specializing in blockchain, AI, and emerging technologies. As one of the IAM 350 Top Patent Strategists and a member of the European Union IP Office's Technology Expert Group, Marc brings unparalleled expertise to crypto IP strategy.

His insights have shaped policy discussions at the World Trade Organization and U.S. Patent Office, while his commentary has appeared in The New York Times, Forbes, and other major publications. Marc's structured, market-oriented frameworks have helped numerous blockchain companies secure and maximize their IP assets effectively.

🎯 Perfect For

  • Crypto startup founders and CTOs

  • Blockchain investors and VCs conducting due diligence

  • Legal and business development teams at crypto companies

  • IP professionals entering the blockchain space

  • Technology entrepreneurs building decentralized applications

💡 Key Takeaway

Learn why developing a strategic relationship with an IP attorney and conducting quarterly innovation reviews can prevent costly mistakes and unlock significant business value in the crypto space.

Duration: 60 minutes (45 min presentation + 15 min Q&A)
Format: Live interactive webinar with Q&A session

Don't let competitors copy your innovations while it's too late to seek protection. Register now to master the IP strategies that successful crypto companies use to protect their competitive advantage.

About Crypto Law Summit

​The Crypto Law Summit is a premier educational series bringing together leading legal experts, industry pioneers, and regulatory specialists to navigate the complex legal landscape of digital assets and blockchain technology. Through our comprehensive webinar series and exclusive events, we provide essential insights for crypto entrepreneurs, legal professionals, investors, and compliance officers operating in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

​Our expert-led sessions cover critical topics including regulatory compliance, securities law, tax implications, intellectual property protection, cross-border transactions, and emerging legal frameworks that shape the future of cryptocurrency and blockchain ventures. Each event features renowned attorneys from top-tier law firms, regulatory experts, and industry thought leaders who share practical strategies and real-world case studies.

​Whether you're launching a DeFi protocol, navigating token offerings, structuring DAOs, or preparing for public markets, the Crypto Law Summit equips you with the legal knowledge and strategic guidance needed to build compliant, sustainable digital asset businesses in today's regulatory environment.

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