Intellectual Property Framework

Bitcoin Corporation Development Trust

A Public Overview

Published: November 2025

Version 1.0

Purpose

This document outlines the intellectual property management framework for the Bitcoin Corporation Development Trust, explaining how IP contributions are handled, valued, and monetized within the trust structure.

IP Contribution Models

The trust supports multiple intellectual property contribution approaches:

1. IP Donation Model

Complete transfer of IP assets to trust
Trust becomes 100% owner
Contributor receives equity tokens or revenue sharing
Permanent ecosystem contribution

2. IP Licensing Model

Exclusive licensing rights granted to trust
Original owner retains IP ownership
Trust gains operational control for ecosystem use
Shared revenue from commercialization

3. Partnership Model

Collaborative IP development arrangements
Shared ownership and revenue structures
Joint ecosystem advancement initiatives
Flexible contribution terms

4. Hybrid Approach

Combination of models for different IP categories
Tailored arrangements for complex portfolios
Mixed ownership structures
Comprehensive IP agreements

IP Categories

Trust IP Portfolio Classifications:

Category A - Foundational IP:

Core blockchain technology
Protocol design and architecture
Security and cryptographic methods
Consensus mechanism innovations

Category B - Application IP:

Bitcoin ecosystem applications
User interface innovations
Integration technologies
Platform implementations

Category C - Generated IP:

User-created content
Community developments
Derivative works and improvements
Data analytics and insights

Valuation Framework

Professional IP Assessment:

Method	Application	Frequency
Independent Valuation	Initial contribution assessment	At contribution + Annual
Market Comparable	Licensing deals	Per transaction
Revenue Multiple	Income-generating assets	Quarterly review
Cost-Based	Development assessment	Project completion

Current IP Contribution:

11+ applications in development
3+ years full-time development
100,000+ lines of code
Conservative £1M per application value
Total contributed value: £11M+

Revenue Generation

IP Monetization Strategies:

External Licensing:

Patent licensing to third parties
Trademark and brand licensing
Software and content licensing
Proprietary technology access

Internal Ecosystem Revenue:

Subsidiary licensing arrangements
Platform transaction fees
User-generated IP capture
Data monetization services

Revenue Distribution Framework:

Allocation	Percentage	Purpose
Trust operational costs	10-15%	Administrative expenses
Development fund	5-10%	Future innovation
IP contributor share	10-40%	Varies by agreement
Trust ecosystem fund	40-80%	Ecosystem development

Governance Structure

IP Advisory Board:

Trust directors representation
IP contributor representatives
Technical expert members
Strategic decision authority

Technical Review Committee:

IP technical assessment
Innovation review processes
Standards compliance verification
Licensing terms evaluation

Decision Thresholds:

Distribution Size	Approval Required	Authority
Minor (<1% supply)	Director + notification	Corporation Director
Standard (1-10%)	80% approval	Trustee vote
Major (>10%)	100% approval	Unanimous trustees

Contact Information

For IP contribution inquiries:

The Bitcoin Corporation Ltd

Email: info@thebitcoincorporation.website

Phone: [Contact via email]

IP-Specific Contacts:

Technical assessments
Legal documentation
Valuation processes
Revenue arrangements

Disclaimer

This document provides a general overview of the IP framework for public information. Specific legal terms are governed by formal IP contribution agreements. This overview does not constitute legal advice or a binding offer.

Potential IP contributors should seek independent legal counsel and request detailed documentation for specific contribution opportunities.