Cognate uses blockchain tech to record proof-of-use of trademarks.
Donuts.Ventures, the investing arm of new top level domain name registry Donuts, has invested in Cognate. Cognate uses blockchain technology to record proof-of-use of trademarks.
I interviewed Cognate founder Bennett Collen on DNW Podcast #137. At the time, the business was based on saving records to show common law trademark rights. Since then, the company has added the ability to add proof-of-use for registered trademarks.
There are a number of potential ways that Donuts can help Cognate grow, including assisting the company with getting into the registrar channel to sell the product to business owners.
Donuts.Ventures’ other two public investments include Netki and GeoNetwork.
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