Blockchain e o Registro de Propriedade Intelectual: Entre a Inovação Tecnológica e os Limites de Acesso ao Sistema Jurídico Brasileiro

Abstract

In light of the datafication of the contemporary economy and the exponential growth in the production of intangible assets in the digital environment, there is a growing challenge to ensure the protection, integrity, and legal validity of these creations in a swift and accessible manner. Accordingly, the general objective of this article is to investigate whether blockchain technology, due to its properties of immutability, traceability, and timestamping, has the potential to be recognized as a reliable means of evidence for the protection of copyright and industrial property rights in Brazil. Using a deductive approach, through qualitative research and documentary and normative analysis, the study examines the compatibility of this technology with the Brazilian legal system. It investigates not only its potential to democratize access to evidence but also the regulatory, technical, and social obstacles that limit its widespread implementation. As a final consideration, it is understood that although blockchain is relevant for mitigating legal uncertainty and reducing barriers to access, its effectiveness is strictly complementary and does not replace formal state registration systems. Its full integration depends on overcoming regulatory gaps and digital inequalities.