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Intellectual Property Protection using Blockchain and Digital Watermarking

Publisher: IEEE

Abstract:

Most of the digital systems completely ignore the generation of the watermark and how the watermark will be stored, while developing strong watermarking algorithms to avo...View more

Abstract:

Most of the digital systems completely ignore the generation of the watermark and how the watermark will be stored, while developing strong watermarking algorithms to avoid the unauthorized replication of the same asset. In this paper, a framework scheme based on digital watermarking using blockchain technology is proposed for protecting the digital assets of Intellectual Property. Blockchain is used to store the transaction details and the watermark information helps us track the asset's ownership transfer and provides authentication of the watermark. This work demonstrates an implementation of the light and efficient functions, i.e., image hashing using the Wavelet hash function, storing hashed information of the owner and the digital assets using a Quick Response Code, and enables watermarked image storage using the IPFS. We demonstrate that the blockchain can also be used to record the transfer of the asset from one owner to another. One of the takeaways from this proposal is that the elimination of the third-party results in fewer data and copyright leaks which in turn makes the system more reliable and secure. In fact, it speeds up the process of the ownership transfer of the assets.
Date of Conference: 13-16 December 2021
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 11 November 2022
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Publisher: IEEE
Conference Location: Hyderabad, India

I. Introduction

We often find the occurrence of large losses in terms of finance and resources due to copyright and violation of privacy [1]. One of the major areas where digital privacy is often violated is the music industry. The artists are unable to get proper return financially on their work because the free copies are distributed over the internet. Other sectors which often faces these issues are painting, movie or short film productions. The same case goes with the other industries like IP registries, micro-payments industry, or even a patent industry. What all these industries have in common is that to function properly, they have to depend on central governing authority and every decision needs to be made by them which creates a bottleneck within a system. Also, the general public is unable to remain updated with all the recent happenings like tracing back the lifeline of the asset.

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