Digital Asset Custodial System
Summary
The European Patent Office published patent application EP3982281A1 for a Digital Asset Custodial System filed by Anchor Labs, Inc. The invention covers cryptographic key management and digital asset custody technology. The patent application has been published with IPC classifications including H04L 9/40 (cybersecurity) and G06F 21/64 (data integrity).
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The European Patent Office published patent application EP3982281A1 for a Digital Asset Custodial System. The invention, developed by Anchor Labs, Inc., relates to cryptographic key management and digital asset custody solutions. The application is classified under H04L 9/40 (network security/cybersecurity) and G06F 21/64 (data integrity verification). The designated states cover all EPC contracting states including Germany, France, UK, Italy, Spain, and other European nations.
For technology companies and financial institutions involved in digital asset custody or cryptocurrency services, this patent publication indicates potential future intellectual property considerations. Competitors developing similar custody solutions should review the claims for potential licensing needs or design-around opportunities. The patent's broad coverage of cryptographic key management suggests applications in blockchain, cryptocurrency exchanges, and institutional custody platforms.
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DIGITAL ASSET CUSTODIAL SYSTEM
Publication EP3982281A1 Kind: A1 Apr 08, 2026
Applicants
ANCHOR LABS, INC.
Inventors
MCCAULEY, Nathan P., MONICA, Diogo, AVITAL, Boaz, FAIZULLABHOY, Riyaz D., HOWARD, Kristen B., PEIXOTO, Joao M. P., STANCHEV, Viktor P.
IPC Classifications
H04L 9/40 20220101AFI20260226BHEP H04W 12/069 20210101ALI20260226BHEP H04L 9/32 20060101ALI20260226BHEP H04L 9/00 20220101ALI20260226BHEP G06F 21/64 20130101ALI20260226BHEP G06F 21/32 20130101ALI20260226BHEP
Designated States
AL, AT, BE, BG, CH, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, HR, HU, IE, IS, IT, LI, LT, LU, LV, MC, MK, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, RS, SE, SI, SK, SM, TR
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