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A blockchain-based solution for transparent intellectual property rights management: smart contracts as enablers

Alqarni, Amani·2025·Kybernetes
DOI 10.1108/k-04-2024-1074
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to address the limitations of traditional methods for managing intellectual property rights (IPRs) by proposing a blockchain-based solution. By leveraging blockchain technology and smart contracts, the aim is to create a comprehensive ecosystem that offers advantages such as reduced transaction costs, improved transparency, enhanced security and increased liquidity levels for IP assets. Design/methodology/approach: This paper proposes using blockchain technology to manage intellectual property rights (IPRs) through a smart contract-based ecosystem. It outlines the use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the blockchain to represent IPRs, with smart contracts automating interactions and encoding rules for various processes such as applications, licensing, transfers and royalty distribution. Governance mechanisms, such as decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), are employed to allow stakeholders to propose and vote on contract changes, ensuring adaptability. This approach aims to streamline IPR workflows, reduce transaction costs, improve transparency and enhance security. Findings: The findings of this study suggest that implementing a blockchain-based ecosystem for managing intellectual property rights (IPRs) can lead to various benefits. These include reduced transaction costs, improved transparency, enhanced security, increased liquidity levels for IP assets and streamlined automated processes. The use of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the blockchain allows for detailed management, valuation and trading of IPRs. Furthermore, simulation results demonstrate the robustness and efficiency of our proposed ecosystem, outperforming traditional IP management systems in terms of transaction speed and cost-effectiveness. These simulations highlight the practical viability of integrating blockchain technology into IP management workflows. Practical implications: The practical implications of adopting this blockchain-based ecosystem for managing intellectual property rights (IPRs) are significant. By streamlining processes, reducing transaction costs and improving transparency and security, organizations can expedite the protection and commercialization of their IP assets. Additionally, the increased liquidity levels and accessibility of IP assets to investors and financiers can spur innovation and economic growth. Originality/value: This paper contributes to the field by proposing a novel approach to managing intellectual property rights (IPRs) using blockchain technology and smart contracts. By leveraging non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the blockchain, the proposed ecosystem offers a more efficient and transparent way of managing IPRs, reducing reliance on costly and opaque traditional methods. The potential benefits include improved efficiency, transparency, security and collaboration in the management and commercialization of IPRs.

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Authors
Alqarni, A.
Affiliations
Jazan University (SA)
Corresponding author
Alqarni, Amani
ORCID
Alqarni, Amani
Venue
Kybernetes
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2024-07-31
Volume
54
Issue
13
Pages
7380-7407
ISSN
  • 0368-492X (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-7883
DOI
10.1108/k-04-2024-1074
OpenAlex
W4401175694
Cited by
32
References
64
Citations by year
2026: 11 · 2025: 18 · 2024: 3
FWCI
8.38
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Kybernetes (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Blockchain Technology Applications and Security
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Blockchain Technology in Education and Learning
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Digital Rights Management and Security
Keywords
intellectual property management, blockchain, smart contracts, non-fungible tokens, decentralized autonomous organizations, intellectual property licensing, royalty distribution, transaction costs, transparency, intellectual property commercialization

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