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Property Protection in New Product Development

(NPD)
P. Chinnasamy Subashini. B Nijanthan
Department of Computer Science and Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor,
Engineering, Department of Data Science and Computer Science and
School of Computing, Business Systems, Engineering,
Kalasalingam Academy of Research School of Computing, SRMIST, Paavai Engineering College,
and Education, Tamilnadu, India Kattankulathur, India Namakkal, Tamilnadu, India
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Madasamy Raja. G Devulapally Swetha Sreenivasulu Reddy L

Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor,
Information Technology, Dept. of Computer Science and Department of Mathematics,
Paavai Engineering College, Engineering, School of Advanced Sciences,
Namakkal, Tamilnadu, India Vaagdevi Engineering College, Kalasalingam Academy of
[email protected] Bolli Kunta, Warangal Dist., Research and Education,
Telangana - 506005, India Krishnankoil, Tamilnadu, India
[email protected] [email protected]

Abstract— The rapid advancement of Blockchain technology such as finance, wireless connectivity, intelligent vehicle
has led to its widespread application in several domains of digital technology, healthcare, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The
activities, such as e-government concerns and monetary security. conventional social trust mechanisms begins through the
This article presents a smart contract-based Blockchain solution government's endorsement of trust, which fosters social trust.
for protecting intellectual property rights in new product Hence, establishing confidence between two unfamiliar
development. The proposed solution effectively tackles the entities without the involvement of a third party is
challenges associated with the confidentiality of personally challenging. However, Blockchain technology tackles this
identifiable information, efficiency in storing transaction-related
issue in autonomous systems by employing distributed nodes
information, as well as cooperation and monitoring in IPR.
as an authentication and voting method [5, 6].
Initially, we create a mathematical model based on smart contract
enabled Blockchain and intelligent contracts. Subsequently, we The circuit blockchain enables trustworthy trading without
develop algorithms for Blockchain generation, and intelligent the involvement of any intervening power, making it a huge
contracts. The system is suitable for protecting IPR in a change in reliable IP trading. The benefits of implementing
blockchain network, by implementation of distributed identity Blockchain technology for in-circuit copyright protection are
authentication and real-time extensible storage. These features outlined in references [7] and [8], as follows: (1) IP circuit
enhance the security and expandability of circuit copyright trading is characterized by great efficiency and cheap cost.
protection based on blockchain technology. The experimental
Conventional protection of intellectual property (IP) involved
results demonstrate that the suggested algorithm has decreased the
the use of machine clusters to facilitate IP circuit trading,
cost for communication and enhanced the effectiveness of storing
information and administration. Furthermore, it demonstrates which necessitated substantial resources for operation and
resilience against many common attacks such as double-spending upkeep. The blockchain-based approach of intellectual
assaults, while maintaining low cost and overhead. Additionally, it property protection involves the rapid addition of nodes to the
exhibits a superior level of security in comparison to three other distributed ledger using proof of work (POW), proof of stake
competing algorithms. (POS), practical Byzantine fault tolerance (PBFT), and other
mechanisms [9, 10].
Keywords— Blockchain Technology, Intellectual Property
Protection, New Product Development, Decentralized Ledger, IP II. LITERATURE SURVEY
Theft Prevention, Innovation Security The rise in consumer confidentiality breaches and security
incidents in recent years has led to a significant amount of data
I. INTRODUCTION being collected and controlled by potentially untrusted third
The notion of Blockchain emerged from the parties. Blockchain is extensively utilized in the financial
implementation of point-to-point electronic payment systems, sector to guarantee the security of sensitive personal
which was introduced in 2008 [1] [4]. At first, this technique information. In [11] developed a system that converts
was not widely understood or considered. However, because Blockchain into an automated access controller without the
to Bitcoin's solid performance and rapid growth, Blockchain need for a trustworthy third party. This controller performs the
is now garnering attention from several fields worldwide. functions of instructing, storing, querying, and sharing data,
Currently, the Blockchain is being utilized in various sectors specifically to handle the problem of reliable computing.

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Performance assessment theory and data supporting in Researchin

accordance computations in concentrated blockchains is g to ensure
currently lacking. To address this issue, the authors [12] have Freedom new
proposed an approach that evaluates the performance of to Operate products
reliability procedures using Ethereum and Hyperledger as the (FTO) don't
basis. Analysis infringe
In [13] introduced a dependable data exchange concept existing IP
that utilizes Blockchain. The scheme addresses three rights.
important needs for data sharing in the Internet of Things Documenti
(IoT) and explains the fundamental idea and essential ng
technology of Blockchain. Currently, there is less study on the Invention inventions
stability of Blockchain at the circuit layer, which exposes Disclosure systematica
security and confidentiality to potential risks from hardware Process lly during
faults. In order to minimize the effects of this impact, [14] R&D
introduced a method for evaluating the predictability of circuit activities.
units based on probabilities distribution matrices. This method IP Creation and
Identifying
allows for the calculation of the output dependability of any Protection
and
wire through iterations. Recently, the management of digital
Trade safeguardin
copyright has become a significant concern. It involves
Secret g
establishing fair regulations to ensure the healthy functioning
of the information material ecosystem, while also addressing Developm Manageme proprietary
the involvement of unauthorized users. The Blockchain ent Phase nt knowledge
possesses characteristics such as decentralized management, and
resistance to manipulation, strong customization, and processes.
adaptability, making it well-suited for meeting the demands of Competito Competitor
protecting digital IC copyright [15]. In reference [16], the r IP IP
authors included a distinct digital digest into a product Monitorin Monitoring
employing Blockchain technology, ensuring its immunity to g Tracking
IP Risk
forgery and tampering. Similarly, in reference [17], the competitors
integration of Blockchain and smart contracts enables the Management
’ IP
automatic transference of copyrights in a secure and activities to
dependable setting. The cash profitability of conversion and avoid
intellectual enthusiasm have experienced a notable conflicts
enhancement. The Blockchain is an unaltered and transparent Creating
system that naturally gives legitimacy for tracing strategies
infringements and protecting against them [18]. It can serve as
for IP
persuasive proof for executing authorities. The Blockchain- Licensing
licensing
based digital copyright protection and transactional system, and
discussed in [19], effectively tackle the challenges of ensuring and
Collaborati
safe intellectual management and reliable transactions collaborati
on
processes. The detailed review on IPR on new product on with
development is discussed in [20]. other
entities.
III. PROPOSED METHODOLOGY Reviewing
Table 1. The categorization of intellectual property (IP) and
management in the process of developing new products IP managing
Post- IP
Sub- Portfolio IP
Phase Category Description Developm Commercializa
Category Manageme portfolios
ent Phase tion
Educating nt to
team maximize
IP members value.
Education on the Monitoring
and importance the market
Training and basics for IP
Pre- of IP in IP infringeme
IP Awareness Enforceme nts and
Developm NPD.
and Strategy nt taking legal
ent Phase Aligning IP
strategy action
with when
IP Strategy necessary.
business
Alignment
goals and
innovation
targets.

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Continuous Creation of Smart Contracts

ly Creation of intelligent contracts for the purpose of overseeing
monitoring intellectual property rights. Smart contracts are utilized to
Post-
IP Re- the market establish the conditions for intellectual property (IP)
Market
evaluation and for utilization, licensing, and royalties, and are implemented on
Surveillan
Renewal developme the blockchain.
ce
nts that Internet Protocol Registration
impact Officially registering the intellectual property with the
existing IP. appropriate authorities. Registration information is stored on
Ensuring IP the blockchain, establishing a clear and unalterable record.
considerati Partnership and authorization. Engaging in partnerships with
Promoting
ons are other entities for the purpose of developing, producing, or
Collaboration interaction
integrated distributing goods or services. Smart contracts streamline
Between IP and between IP
throughout licensing agreements by automating compliance and
R&D Teams and R&D
the product facilitating automatic royalty payments.
teams
developme Network Surveillance
Cross- nt lifecycle. Ongoing surveillance of IP utilization in the market. The
Functional Using IP integration of blockchain technology allows for the creation
Integration information of a clear and easily traceable record of intellectual property
to inform (IP) usage, enabling the monitoring of its usage and the
IP insights identification of possible infringements.
IP-Driven decisions
guiding Allocation of royalties to intellectual property rights
Decision on product
critical holders
Making features,
decisions Implementation of smart contracts to automate the distribution
market
entry, and of royalties, guaranteeing prompt and precise payments.
strategy. Algorithm 1. Smart Contract for Intellectual Property (IP)
Protection

// Define the contract

Contract IPProtection {

// Define state variables

Address IP_Owner;
String IP_Details;
String IP_Hash;
Timestamp Registration_Date;
Boolean IP_Status = false;
Array IP_History;

// Function to register IP
Function Register_IP(Address owner, String details) {
Require(IP_Status == false);
IP_Owner = owner;
IP_Hash = Hash(details);
IP_Details = details;
Registration_Date = Current_Timestamp();
IP_Status = true;
Append(IP_History, ("Registered", IP_Hash, owner,
Registration_Date));
}

Figure 1. The Blockchain-based IPR Protection for New // Function to verify IP ownership
Product Development Function Verify_IP(String ip_hash) Returns (Boolean,
Conceptualization Address, String, Timestamp) {
The genesis of a novel concept or breakthrough. The concept If (ip_hash == IP_Hash) {
is assigned a timestamp and documented on the blockchain to Return (true, IP_Owner, IP_Details,
create verifiable evidence of its development. Registration_Date);
Documentation on Intellectual Property (IP) if IP is found
Comprehensive description of the idea, encompassing } Else {
designs, concepts, and descriptions. Information is encrypted Return (false, Null, Null, Null);
and kept on the blockchain, guaranteeing its permanence and }
authenticity.

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} Contract Termination/Cancellation have shorter

durations (45 and 30 units, respectively) and consume a
// Function to transfer IP ownership substantial amount of gas, indicating their significance in
Function Transfer_Ownership(String ip_hash, Address the management of intellectual property rights. IP
new_owner) { Verification/Validation and Access Control Management
Require(IP_Hash == ip_hash); are expedited tasks, requiring 24 and 20 units of time
Require(Msg_Sender() == IP_Owner); respectively, and exhibiting lower gas utilization of
IP_Owner = new_owner; 75,000 and 50,000. This underscores its effectiveness and
Append(IP_History, ("Ownership Transferred", crucial significance in upholding IP integrity. The task of
ip_hash, new_owner, Current_Timestamp())); executing royalty payments is highly efficient, costing
} only 10 units of time. However, it nevertheless requires a
substantial amount of 80,000 gas, indicating its concise
// Function to update IP details yet fundamental nature. Retrieving the Audit Trail is
Function Update_IP_Details(String ip_hash, String essential for ensuring openness, requiring 60 units of
new_details) { time and 200,000 gas units.
Require(IP_Hash == ip_hash); Table 2. The performance of the proposed system
Require(Msg_Sender() == IP_Owner);
String new_hash = Hash(new_details); Estimated
Task/Action Gas Usage
IP_Hash = new_hash; Time
IP_Details = new_details; IP Registration 60 2,50,000
Append(IP_History, ("Details Updated", new_hash, Ownership Transfer 45 1,50,000
IP_Owner, Current_Timestamp()));
} IP
24 75,000
Verification/Validation
// Function to deactivate IP
Function Deactivate_IP(String ip_hash) {
Require(IP_Hash == ip_hash); Royalty Payment
10 80,000
Require(Msg_Sender() == IP_Owner); Execution
IP_Status = false; Dispute Resolution
Append(IP_History, ("Deactivated", ip_hash, 60 3,50,000
Initiation
IP_Owner, Current_Timestamp()));
} Contract
30 1,00,000
Termination/Cancellation
// Function to retrieve IP history
Function Retrieve_IP_History(String ip_hash) Returns
Audit Trail Retrieval 60 2,00,000
(Array) {
Require(IP_Hash == ip_hash); Access Control
20 50,000
Return IP_History; Management
}
}
IV. SIMULATION SETTINGS
Deploying blockchain technology for safeguarding
intellectual property (IP) necessitates a collection of
specialized tools. We have used ethereum to create a smart
contract to execute the proposed system. The remix IDE is
used to run our simulated code which is written in solidity
language. The IPFS is used to provides a decentralized
storage solution for huge IP files, guaranteeing both security
and accessibility.
V. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Figure 2. The performance measures of the proposed
The table 2, presents a summary of the projected duration system
and fuel consumption for several activities associated
VI. SECURITY ANALYSIS
with IP protection facilitated by smart contracts. The
operations of IP Registration and Dispute Resolution The purpose of table 3 is to provide a comprehensive
Initiation are very resource-intensive, with each process overview of the security concerns related to smart
needing 60 units of time. However, these processes differ contract-enabled IP protection. It specifically focuses on
in terms of gas usage, with IP Registration requiring identifying the potential risks involved and suggests
250,000 units and Dispute Resolution Initiation requiring matching strategies to mitigate these risks. Ensuring
350,000 units. This indicates the level of difficulty accuracy is of utmost importance in maintaining data
involved in both processes. Ownership Transfer and integrity, which can be achieved by employing

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cryptographic hashing with a medium level of risk. Access contract

control and authentication are two critical processes that code.
require the management of rights and the verification of
user identities. These risks can be reduced by the use of
multi-signature authorisation and authentication with An attacker Use nonce
two factors, which provide additional layers of security. may repeat values or
Privacy, which is also considered to be a situation with a Replay or delay a Mediu timestamps
high level of potential danger, necessitates the use of Attacks valid data m to prevent
cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs in order to transmissio replay
protect highly confidential data. n. attacks.
Code vulnerabilities present substantial dangers, Malicious
requiring comprehensive audits and official certification users create Implement
to prevent misuse. Nonce values, timestamps, and multiple reputation
Mediu
reputation systems are effective measures to fight Sybil Attacks fake systems and
m
medium-risk replay and Sybil assaults. Denial of Service identities to identity
(DoS) assaults pose a significant threat and can be manipulate verification.
countered by implementing rate limiting and gas limits. the system.
Manipulating Oracle, which carries a moderate level of Attackers
risk, is mitigated by employing numerous reliable oracles. may try to
Dispute resolution, ultimately, entails a moderate level of overwhelm
Use rate
risk and can be effectively dealt with by utilizing the smart
Denial of limiting and
computerized arbitration methods. These solutions contract High
Service (DoS) gas limit
jointly improve the security of intellectual property with
restrictions.
protection through the use of smart contracts. excessive
Table 3. The security aspects of the proposed system transaction
Security Risk Mitigation s.
Description Risk of
Aspect Level Strategies
Ensures external
Use multiple
that IP data data
trusted
stored on Oracle sources Mediu
Use oracles and
the Manipulation providing m
Data Mediu cryptographi cross-verify
blockchain false
Integrity m c hashing to data.
remains information
verify data. .
unaltered
and Implement
accurate. Handling an
Manages conflicts or automated
Implement Dispute Mediu
who has the disputes arbitration
multi- Resolution m
Access right to over IP system with
High signature rights. trusted
Control view, edit,
authorization mediators.
or transfer
.
IP rights.
Verifies the Use digital
VII. CONCLUSION
identity of signatures
Authenticati users and two- The incorporating blockchain technology into the process of
High developing new products provides a strong and effective
on accessing factor
the smart authenticatio answer to the difficulties associated with managing
contract. n. intellectual property. This study underscores the critical role
Protects of Intellectual Property (IP) as a strategic asset for
Implement technology-driven organizations aiming to maintain a
sensitive IP
encryption competitive edge. The current changes in the US patent
information
Privacy High and zero- system introduce both challenges and opportunities,
from
knowledge particularly in the evaluation and selection of IP for new
unauthorize
proofs. product development. The smart contract-based IP protection
d access.
on new product development was implemented by ethereum
Risks Conduct
and IPFS storage system to enhance the patent decision-
associated thorough
Code making, utilizing a multicriteria weighted scoring model. The
with bugs code audits
Vulnerabiliti High findings suggest that this approach can significantly enhance
or and use the efficiency and strategic value of IP decisions, particularly
es
loopholes in formal in the blockchain based Front-End Evaluation (FFE) phase.
the smart verification.

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