IBM portfolio acquisition makes Circle the largest US blockchain patent holder
The Block·
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Circle acquires IBM's extensive blockchain patent portfolio of over 680 patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents, solidifying its position as the largest US blockchain patent holder. This strategic move significantly enhances Circle's intellectual property assets, bolstering its competitive edge in the rapidly evolving blockchain and cryptocurrency space. Market implications are yet to be seen.
Circle acquired IBM's blockchain patent portfolio of 680+ patent families and nearly 1,000 issued patents.