Tokenized IP

Definition ∞ Tokenized IP represents intellectual property rights converted into digital tokens on a blockchain. This process allows for fractional ownership, simplified transfer, and increased liquidity of assets like patents, copyrights, or research data. Each token can represent a share of future royalties, licensing fees, or ownership stakes in the intellectual creation. Tokenization enables new funding models and democratizes access to investment in creative or scientific endeavors.
Context ∞ The current discussion surrounding tokenized IP focuses on its potential to unlock new capital for creators and researchers, while providing novel investment opportunities. Its situation involves ongoing legal and regulatory considerations regarding the enforceability and jurisdiction of tokenized intellectual property rights across different legal systems. A key future development will be the establishment of clear legal frameworks and standardized practices that support the secure and efficient issuance and trading of tokenized IP.