Blockchain Technology In Intellectual Property: Revolutionizing Copyright Protection And Addressing Challenges
- IJLLR Journal
- Sep 19
- 1 min read
Malay Kumar Behera, Dept. of Law, Research Scholar. Sambalpur University, Odisha
Prof. Sudhansu Ranjan Mohapatra, HOD, Dept. of Law, Guru Ghasidas University, Bilaspur, (C.G.)
ABSTRACT
This paper critically examines the transformative potential of blockchain technology in reshaping copyright protection under the intellectual property (IP) framework. With the rise of digital content creation and distribution, copyright enforcement has become increasingly complex due to piracy, unauthorized reproductions, and inefficiencies in existing systems. Blockchain, with its decentralized and immutable ledger, offers innovative mechanisms for ensuring transparency, authorship authentication, efficient licensing, and fair royalty distribution. Through a multidisciplinary approach, this paper explores blockchain’s integration with copyright law, evaluates its strengths and limitations, and identifies potential pathways for global adoption. By engaging with international treaties, national legal systems, and case studies, the paper highlights blockchain’s ability to augment copyright protection while recognizing challenges related to scalability, interoperability, legal enforceability, and regulatory acceptance. The study concludes by suggesting a roadmap for harmonized adoption of blockchain in copyright protection, with implications for policymakers, creators, and global IP governance.
Keywords: Blockchain, Intellectual Property, Copyright, Digital Rights Management, Smart Contracts, Innovation
