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System for controlling and regulating distribution of intellectual properties using internet protocol framework

US6728773B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2000
Grant dateApr 27, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2463/101
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system thereof for controlling and regulating the distribution of intellectual properties using Internet Protocol and a plurality of controlling processes and applications. An intellectual property is assigned a unique digital identifier that provides an address for locating the intellectual property using Internet Protocol. Electronic links are enabled between the intellectual property and other intellectual property elements which establish terms for accessing said intellectual property. A digital feature element can be used to describe features of the intellectual property. A digital rights element can be used to describe the legal rights and limitations associated with the intellectual property. A digital license element can be used to provide a license for the intellectual property.

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