Bringing WIPO’s Vision for Intellectual Property Protection with Blockchain to Life

Aug 11, 2025

Gabriel Espinoza

San José, Costa Rica – 08/11/2025 – The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has highlighted the transformative role of blockchain technology in managing and protecting intellectual property rights. Enotar.io is a leading platform for registering copyrights and trade secrets using blockchain, and it not only shares this vision but also turns it into a practical, accessible, and globally scalable solution.

In its analysis “Blockchain: Transforming the Registration of Intellectual Property Rights and Strengthening the Protection of Unregistered Rights”, WIPO explains that blockchains enable secure, transparent, and immutable records, providing irrefutable evidence of authorship or ownership. This paves the way for faster and more cost-effective processes for both formally registered rights and those not registered, such as artistic works, designs, trademarks in use, and other creative assets.

From Theory to Practice: How Enotar.io Applies WIPO’s Vision

Enotar.io is a 100% digital and automated platform designed so that any creator, business, or entrepreneur can protect their works in just minutes.

Unlike traditional systems, the original files are never stored on external servers. Everything happens locally on the user’s device, ensuring absolute privacy. What gets recorded is a unique digital “fingerprint” (hash) of the file, which is then written to the blockchain.

Use Cases

Enotar.io’s applications are as diverse as human talent and innovation. For example:

• Music and original compositions: A singer-songwriter registers a new song as proof of authorship before publishing it on digital platforms.
• Graphic design and visual arts: An illustrator secures her works and sketches as proof of authorship to prevent plagiarism on social media.
• Software and source code: A programmer stores their algorithm as a trade secret to preserve competitive advantage without disclosing it.
• Architectural projects: A studio registers building plans as proof of authorship before sharing them with a client.
• Exclusive recipes and formulas: A culinary business protects its unique spice blend as a trade secret to prevent unauthorized replication.
• Educational content and methodologies: An academy secures its teaching materials as proof of authorship to protect the intellectual value of its courses.
• Scientific research: A laboratory safeguards experimental data as a trade secret until it is published in a scientific journal.

A Solution for the Digital Age

Enotar.io neither stores the files nor accesses their contents. The entire process occurs on the user’s device, ensuring complete privacy. The registration is recorded on the blockchain, generating a digital certificate that serves as strong evidence in the event of a legal dispute.

Key Advantages of Blockchain for Intellectual Property

According to WIPO, applying blockchain to intellectual property offers clear benefits:

• Immutability: Once registered, data cannot be altered, reinforcing its legal validity.
• Proof of existence: Demonstrates that a work existed at a specific date, an essential element in legal disputes.
• International coverage: Blockchain evidence is verifiable from anywhere in the world.
• Speed and cost reduction: Avoids lengthy and costly processes associated with traditional registrations, especially in multiple jurisdictions.

Enotar.io and the Future of Intellectual Property Protection

“Our mission is to democratize access to intellectual property protection. In the past, registering a work or protecting a trade secret could mean in-person procedures, long waiting times, and high costs. With blockchain, any creator or company can register their work in minutes and have solid legal backing worldwide,” — Javier Espinoza, Director of Enotar.io

Enotar.io also addresses a key point mentioned in WIPO’s article: the importance of protecting unregistered rights. This is particularly relevant in industries such as music, graphic design, fashion, or advertising.

For example:

• Fashion designers can register sketches and patterns before showcasing them on runways.
• Photographers can protect image collections before publishing them on social media.
• Creative agencies can safeguard advertising campaigns from the concept stage.

Conclusion: Aligned with WIPO’s Vision

The World Intellectual Property Organization recognizes that blockchain technology not only complements traditional registration systems but also strengthens preventive protection and reduces vulnerability to plagiarism and infringement.

With Enotar.io, that vision becomes an accessible and effective tool, designed for today’s fast-paced digital creation and distribution landscape.