Author(s)

Wang Bo ¹

Affiliation(s)

¹ Xi'an Fanyi University, Xi'an, Shaanxi, 710105, China

Corresponding Author

Wang Bo

ABSTRACT

With the rapid advancement of information technology, the application of digital products across various domains has become increasingly pervasive. Nonetheless, the issue of copyright protection for digital products remains a formidable challenge. Traditional methods of copyright protection, such as Digital Rights Management (DRM) and copyright registration mechanisms, have alleviated copyright infringement to some extent; however, these approaches prove inadequate in the face of the increasingly intricate digital landscape. Blockchain technology, with its decentralized, immutable, and transparent attributes, offers a novel solution for the copyright protection of digital products. Through blockchain technology, secure registration, tracking, and management of digital product copyrights can be achieved, while smart contracts can automate the processes of copyright licensing and payment. This paper examines the current state and challenges of blockchain technology in the realm of digital product copyright protection, and proposes a series of developmental pathways and legal policy recommendations grounded in blockchain technology, aiming to provide fresh perspectives and methodologies for the safeguarding of digital product copyrights.

KEYWORDS

Blockchain technology, digital products, copyright protection, development paths

CITE THIS PAPER

Wang Bo, Reflections on the Development Path of Copyright Protection for Digital Products from the Perspective of Blockchain Technology Development. Information and Knowledge Management (2024) Vol. 5: 81-88. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.23977/infkm.2024.050112.

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