CertVera utilizes advanced cryptographic techniques and blockchain technology to provide tamper-proof, verifiable records of digital assets and intellectual property claims. This page outlines the legal basis for CertVera's services in establishing proof of copyright, trademark, and patent claims across various jurisdictions.
CertVera offers a legally sufficient method for certifying and proving the authenticity, ownership, and priority of digital documents related to trademarks, copyrights, patents, and other intellectual property matters. By leveraging blockchain technology, CertVera provides a tamper-proof, verifiable mechanism that can be accepted as evidence in many legal systems worldwide.
Copyright laws protect original works of authorship, including literature, music, art, software, and more. In most jurisdictions, copyright protection is automatic upon creation.
CertVera's blockchain-based certification creates an immutable timestamp, serving as compelling evidence of ownership and creation date for digital works.
Many jurisdictions now accept blockchain-based timestamps as admissible evidence, including:
Trademarks protect symbols, logos, phrases, and designs that distinguish the source of goods or services. Rights can be established through registration or use in commerce.
CertVera can certify the first date of use of a trademark in commerce, providing immutable proof of usage dates.
CertVera's blockchain records can be valuable evidence in proving priority in trademark disputes, especially when combined with other forms of documentation.
Patents protect inventions by giving inventors exclusive rights for a limited period. Formal application with a patent office is required.
CertVera can certify the date when an invention's description, technical drawings, or prototype documentation was created, providing verifiable proof of the inventor's actions.
While not granting patent rights, CertVera's blockchain timestamps can serve as supporting evidence in disputes or prior art claims.
Courts worldwide are increasingly recognizing the evidentiary value of blockchain records due to their immutability and reliability. CertVera's blockchain-based records can be successfully used in legal proceedings to establish authenticity and ownership, providing a reliable foundation for intellectual property claims.
CertVera's cryptographic nature ensures document integrity, a critical factor in legal disputes. This cryptographic security is recognized under EU eIDAS Regulation, which establishes standards for electronic identification and trust services.