Digital asset protection and reuse

Abstract

The present disclosure provides solutions for managing and protecting digital content rights. An example method includes receiving, by a digital asset management system, digital content of a first creator including original content from a second creator, determining, by the digital asset management system, a first proportion of the original content in the digital content, determining, by the digital asset management system, a second proportion of new content created by the first creator in the digital content, generating, by the digital asset management system, a ratio based on the first proportion and the second proportion, and associating, by the digital asset management system and based on the ratio, a first ownership stake for the first creator and a second ownership stake for the second creator, where the first ownership stake is a voting ownership stake. Systems and computer-readable media are also provided.

Description

Docket No. 122359-777138-PCTDIGITAL ASSET PROTECTION AND REUSETECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The disclosure relates generally to the creation and use of digital assets using artificial intelligence for generating assets and, more specifically but not exclusively, to protection and reuse of configurable generative content services.BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence (Al) technologies — such as large language models, image synthesis networks, and music generation algorithms — has enabled the rapid creation of new digital content. These systems often rely on training data or inputs that include copyrighted or proprietary works, raising complex questions about the ownership of outputs that are derived, in part, from existing intellectual property. As Al-generated content becomes increasingly indistinguishable from human-created works, traditional frameworks for copyright, licensing, and attribution struggle to keep pace.

[0003] Existing digital rights management (DRM) systems are primarily designed to enforce access control and usage restrictions on static, human-authored content. They are not equipped to handle dynamic, multi-party' ownership attribution or to assess the proportion of original versus derivative content in Al-generated works. Furthermore, current licensing models typically assume a single rights holder and do not accommodate fractional or evolving ownership structures that arise in collaborative or Al-assisted creation environments.

[0004] The legal definition of a "derivative work" varies across jurisdictions and is often subject to interpretation. In the context of Al, where outputs may be statistically influenced by thousands of training examples, it becomes difficult to determine whether a new work is sufficiently transformative to warrant independent ownership. This ambiguity' creates risk for creators, platforms, and consumers alike, and underscores the need for a system that can objectively quantify content derivation and assign ownership accordingly.

[0005] Accordingly, there is a need for a technical solution to solve this problem, such as a digital asset management system that can (i) analyze the composition of digital content to determine the relative contributions of multiple creators, (ii) assign ownership stakes based on these contributions, and (iii) enforce licensing and monetization policies in a transparent and automated manner. Such a system should be capable of integrating with Al generationDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT tools, content marketplaces, and legal frameworks to provide a comprehensive solution for digital asset protection and reuse.BRIEF SUMMARY

[0006] In one aspect, a method for managing and protecting digital content rights, the method includes receiving, by a digital asset management system, digital content of a first creator, where the digital content includes original content from a second creator, where the digital asset management service is configured to associate ownership rights of digital assets with one or more users, determining, by the digital asset management system, a first proportion of the original content in the digital content, determining, by the digital asset management system, a second proportion of new content created by the first creator in the digital content, generating, by the digital asset management system, a ratio based on the first proportion and the second proportion, and associating, by the digital asset management system and based on the ratio, a first ownership stake for the first creator and a second ownership stake for the second creator, where the first ownership stake is a voting ownership stake.

[0007] In one aspect, a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions thereon, where the instructions, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations includes receive, by a digital asset management system, digital content of a first creator, where the digital content includes original content from a second creator, where the digital asset management service is configured to associate ownership rights of digital assets with one or more users, determine, by the digital asset management system, a first proportion of the original content in the digital content, determine, by the digital asset management system, a second proportion of new content created by the first creator in the digital content, generate, by the digital asset management system, a ratio based on the first proportion and the second proportion, and associate, by the digital asset management system and based on the ratio, a first ownership stake for the first creator and a second ownership stake for the second creator, where the first ownership stake is a voting ownership stake.

[0008] In one aspect, a system includes a processor and a non-transitory memory storing computer-executable instructions thereon, where the computer-executable instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations includes receiving, by a digital asset management system, digital content of a first creator, where the digital content includes original content from a second creator, where the digital asset management service is configured to associate ownership rights of digital assets with one orDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT more users, determining, by the digital asset management system, a first proportion of the original content in the digital content, determining, by the digital asset management system, a second proportion of new content created by the first creator in the digital content, generating, by the digital asset management system, a ratio based on the first proportion and the second proportion, and associating, by the digital asset management system and based on the ratio, a first ownership stake for the first creator and a second ownership stake for the second creator, where the first ownership stake is a voting ownership stake.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] In order to describe the manner in which the above-recited and other advantages and features of the disclosure may be obtained, a more particular description of the principles briefly described above will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding that these drawings depict only exemplary embodiments of the disclosure and are not therefore to be considered to be limiting of its scope, the principles herein are described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:

[0010] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example digital asset ownership system in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0011] FIG. 2A is a block diagram of an example environment configured for digital asset generation by a creator from a physical asset using a digital device and service in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0012] FIG. 2B is a block diagram of an example environment configured for digital asset generation by a creator using digital tools and devices such as graphic design programs in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0013] FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an example environment including a digital asset value estimator in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0014] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an example environment configured for determining ownership and monetization of derivative digital assets in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0015] FIG. 5 is a block diagram of an example environment for creating a digital asset involving multiple entities in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0016] FIG. 6 is a block diagram of an example environment for managing digital assets and distributing revenues in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT

[0017] FIG. 7 is a block diagram of an example environment configured for digital asset management in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0018] FIG. 8 is a block diagram of an example environment configured for assessing ownership of new digital assets created using an existing digital asset in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0019] FIG. 9 is a block diagram of an example environment configured for transferring digital asset ownership from one party to another party in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0020] FIG. 10 is a block diagram of an example environment configured to a complete buyout of a digital asset by a third party in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0021] FIG. 11 is a block diagram of an example environment configured for digital asset purchase and payment distribution in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0022] FIG. 12 illustrates a method 1200 for managing and protecting digital content rights in accordance with one embodiment;

[0023] FIG. 13 is a block diagram of an example environment configured to license a digital asset by in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0024] FIG. 14 is a block diagram of an example environment configured to license a digital asset by in accordance with some aspects of the disclosure;

[0025] FIG. 15 shows an example of a system for implementing certain aspects of the present technology.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of various configurations of embodiments and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the subject matter of this disclosure can be practiced. The appended drawings are incorporated herein and constitute a part of the detailed description. The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing a more thorough understanding of the subject matter of this disclosure. However, it will be clear and apparent that the subject matter of this disclosure is not limited to the specific details set forth herein and may be practiced without these details. In some instances, structures and components are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring the concepts of the subject matter of this disclosure.

[0027] Various embodiments of the disclosure are discussed in detail below. While specific implementations are discussed, it should be understood that this is done forDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT illustration purposes only. A person skilled in the relevant art will recognize that other components and configurations may be used without parting from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. Thus, the following description and drawings are illustrative and are not to be construed as limiting. Numerous specific details are described to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosure. However, in certain instances, well-known or conventional details are not described in order to avoid obscuring the description. References to one or an embodiment in the present disclosure may be references to the same embodiment or any embodiment; and, such references mean at least one of the embodiments.

[0028] Reference to '‘one embodiment’’ or '‘an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the disclosure. The appearances of the phrase “In some embodiments” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others.

[0029] The terms used in this specification generally have their ordinary meanings in the art, within the context of the disclosure, and in the specific context where each term is used. Alternative language and synonyms may be used for any one or more of the terms discussed herein, and no special significance should be placed upon whether or not a term is elaborated or discussed herein. In some cases, synonyms for certain terms are provided. A recital of one or more synonyms does not exclude the use of other synonyms. The use of examples anywhere in this specification including examples of any terms discussed herein is illustrative only and is not intended to further limit the scope and meaning of the disclosure or of any example term. Likewise, the disclosure is not limited to various embodiments given in this specification.

[0030] Without intent to limit the scope of the disclosure, examples of instruments, apparatus, methods, and their related results according to the embodiments of the present disclosure are given below. Note that titles or subtitles may be used in the examples for convenience of a reader, which in no way should limit the scope of the disclosure. Unless otherwise defined, technical and scientific terms used herein have the meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skills in the art to which this disclosure pertains. In the case of conflict, the present document, including definitions will control.

[0031] Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be set forth in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may beDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT learned by practice of the herein disclosed principles. The features and advantages of the disclosure may be realized and obtained by means of the instruments and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. These and other features of the disclosure will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the principles set forth herein.

[0032] Generative Al introduces significant challenges around ownership and usage rights of derived digital assets. As Al models are trained on vast corpora of existing content — often including copyrighted, proprietary, or user-generated material — the outputs they produce may incorporate, transform, or be influenced by such source material in ways that are not easily traceable or quantifiable. This raises fundamental questions about authorship, originality, and the extent to which Al-generated content constitutes a derivative work. In many cases, the generated content may blend elements from multiple sources, making it difficult to attribute ownership to a single party or to determine whether the output infringes on existing rights. These ambiguities complicate licensing negotiations, royalty distribution, and enforcement of intellectual property' rights. Moreover, current legal frameworks and digital rights management systems are not well-equipped to handle the dynamic and probabilistic nature of Al-generated content, particularly when multiple stakeholders — including model developers, data providers, and content creators — may have legitimate claims to ownership or revenue participation. As a result, there is a growing need for systems that can objectively assess content provenance, quantify contribution, and assign ownership stakes in a transparent and enforceable manner.

[0033] The present technology provides solutions for managing and protecting digital asset rights. For example, the present technology improves rights management practices to determine ownership and usage permissions of digital assets (e.g.. original works, derivative works, Al-generated content, etc.) and facilitates improved licensing enforcement. Digital asset management systems utilize advanced technologies to securely store, organize, manage, and distribute digital assets. These systems may include blockchain-based registries for immutable ownership records, smart contracts for automated licensing enforcement, and machine learning models for content similarity analysis and provenance tracking. Digital asset management systems provide centralized repositories to consolidate digital files such as images, videos, audio, documents, and rich media. Through automated workflows, metadata tagging, and Al-enabled analytics, digital asset management systems enable users to easily search, share, repurpose, and gain insights from digital content. In some embodiments, the system may also support dynamic ownership attribution, fractionalDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT licensing, and integration with third-party marketplaces or content platforms to facilitate real-time monetization and rights enforcement across distributed ecosystems.

[0034] Digital asset management systems can leverage access control, user permissions, and encryption to protect digital assets and ensure they are only accessible to authorized users. Usage tracking provides audit trails to monitor access and modification, enabling forensic-level traceability in the event of unauthorized distribution or misuse. Digital rights management (DRM) capabilities can be integrated to apply customized restrictions and licensing policies for asset distribution and IP protection, including region-based access, time-limited licenses, and watermarking. Al and machine learning algorithms help auto-tag assets, detect near-duplicate files, and identify unauthorized derivations or reuses of content, even when such content has been transformed or embedded in new works. Integrations with blockchain provide immutable records of asset creation, modification, and ownership transfers, enabling transparent and tamper-resistant provenance tracking. In some embodiments, smart contracts may be used to automate enforcement of licensing terms and revenue distribution. Overall, advanced DAM technology provides businesses and creators with essential tools to organize, protect, distribute, and maximize the value of their digital intellectual property in increasingly complex and decentralized content ecosystems.

[0035] Digital rights management can be embedded into asset metadata to determine and programmatically track ownership history across derived works. This metadata may include, but is not limited to cryptographic signatures, content hashes, and lineage identifiers that may persist across transformations and derivations. Furthermore, new decentralized marketplaces can be built on blockchain and enable trading of limited license rights or fractional ownership of digital assets, allowing creators to monetize their contributions in real time and enabling buyers to acquire usage rights with transparent terms. These marketplaces may support programmable royalties, where smart contracts automatically distribute revenue to stakeholders based on predefined ownership ratios. Additionally, a digital asset management service can be configured to provide proceeds from usage of both original works and derived works to respective creators based on proportions of ownership of the works. In some embodiments, interactions with third party platforms or marketplaces can facilitate determining usage of the original and / or derived works, so that the digital asset management service can enforce usage licensing policies or otherwise protect the works. Such integrations may include application programmable interfaces (APIs) for usage reporting, watermark detection, or content fingerprinting, enabling the system to detect unauthorized use and trigger enforcement actions such as license revocation, fee escalation, or legal notification.Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT

[0036] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example digital asset ownership system 100 for tracking digital asset ownership. The example digital asset ownership system 100 can include new digital asset generation based on existing asset(s) with partial ownership transfer. An original digital asset 112, created by a first creator 110, wherein the first creator 110 holds complete voting right ownership 114 of the original digital asset 112. A first derived digital asset 122, created by a second creator 120, comprising a proportion 128 of derived content from the original digital asset 112 equal to 30% of the composition of the first derived digital asset 122. Wherein the second creator 120 holds a 70% voting right ownership 124 of the first derived digital asset 122. and the first creator 110 holds a 30% non-voting right ownership 126 of the first derived digital asset 122. A second derived digital asset 132, created by a third creator 130, comprising a proportion 140 of content derived from the first derived digital asset 122 equal to 80% of the second derived digital asset's 132 composition. Wherein the third creator 130 holds a 20% voting right ownership 134 of the second derived digital asset 132. The second creator 120 holds a 56% non-voting right ownership 136 of the second derived digital asset 132. And the first creator 110 holds a 24% non-voting right ownership 138 of the second derived digital asset 132. Therefore, the disclosed system tracks digital asset ownership such that original asset creators maintain voting right ownership of original assets, creators of derived assets gain voting right ownership of newly derived assets proportional to their new content contribution, and previous creators maintain non-voting right ownership stakes in derived assets proportional to the amount of content derived from their prior contributions.

[0037] In some embodiments, FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an example digital asset ownership system 100 for tracking digital asset ownership. The example digital asset ownership system 100 can include new digital asset generation based on existing asset(s) with partial ownership transfer. An original digital asset 112, created by a first creator 110, wherein the first creator 110 holds complete voting right ownership 114 of the original digital asset 112. A first derived digital asset 122, created by a second creator 120, comprising a proportion 128 of derived content from the original digital asset 112 equal to 30% of the composition of the first derived digital asset 122. Wherein the second creator 120 holds a 70% voting right ownership 124 of the first derived digital asset 122, and the first creator 110 holds a 30% non-voting right ownership 126 of the first derived digital asset 122. A second derived digital asset 132, created by a third creator 130, comprising a proportion 140 of content derived from the first derived digital asset 122 equal to 80% of the second derived digital asset's 132 composition. Wherein the third creator 130 holds a 20% voting right ownership 134 of the second derived digital asset 132. The second creatorDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT120 holds a 56% non-voting right ownership 136 of the second derived digital asset 132. And the first creator 110 holds a 24% non-voting right ownership 138 of the second derived digital asset 132. Therefore, the disclosed system tracks digital asset ownership such that original asset creators maintain voting right ownership of original assets, creators of derived assets gain voting right ownership of newly derived assets proportional to their new content contribution, and previous creators maintain non-voting right ownership stakes in derived assets proportional to the amount of content derived from their prior contributions.

[0038] In some embodiments, the system can be extended to support arbitrarily deep chains of derivation, enabling scalable and automated rights management across complex content ecosystems. Such a system can provide a robust foundation for licensing, royalty distribution, and legal attribution by maintaining a transparent and auditable record of content lineage and ownership stakes. In some embodiments, the ownership relationships illustrated in FIG. 1 may be recorded on a blockchain ledger to ensure immutability, transparency, and tamper-resistant tracking of digital asset provenance. The ownership structure established by the system may be used to enforce licensing terms, calculate revenue shares, and resolve disputes related to derivative content usage.

[0039] In some embodiments, the generation of a new derived digital asset 122 from an existing original digital asset 112 may necessitate additional processing and setup fees. However, the first creator 110 maintains 100% of voting right ownership 114 of the original digital asset 112 even following the generation of a new derived digital asset 122 by a second creator 120 based on the original digital asset 112 of the first creator 110. Such fees may reflect the computational cost of content analysis, ownership attribution, and metadata generation performed by the digital asset management system to ensure accurate and enforceable rights tracking across derivative works.

[0040] FIG. 2A is a block diagram of an example environment 200a configured for digital asset 216 generation by a creator 210 from a physical asset 212. For example, the creator 210 can create, using a digital device 214 (e.g., with subsequent registration with a digital asset management service 230), a digital asset 216 from a type of physical asset 212 including, but not limited to, photos, videos, audio recordings, scanned documents, and / or sensor data. Upon registration, the creator 210 will be issued voting ownership rights 232 for the digital asset 216. The creator 210 may choose to use a service 220 to store the digital asset 216 before registration with the digital asset management service 230. Such service 220 can be issued non-voting ownership rights 234 to the processed and / or stored digital asset 216. In some embodiments, the digital asset management service may also embed metadata into the registered digital asset 216 to record provenance, timestamp, andDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT ownership credentials, thereby enabling traceability and enforcement of rights in downstream usage scenarios.

[0041] FIG. 2B is a block diagram of an example environment 200b configured for digital asset 216 generation by a creator 210 using digital tools and devices. For example, the creator 210 can utilize digital tools and devices such as graphic design programs, 3D modeling software, digital painting applications, audio workstations, video editors, and more. The creator can then subsequently register the digital asset 216 with a digital asset management service 230. Upon registration, the creator 210 will be issued voting ownership rights 232 for the digital asset 216. The creator 210 may choose to use a service 220 to store the digital asset 216 before registration with the digital asset management service 230. Such service 220 can be issued non-voting ownership rights 234 for the processed and / or stored digital asset 216. In some embodiments, the registration process may also include embedding metadata into the digital asset 216 that encodes authorship, creation timestamp, and content lineage, thereby enabling downstream systems to verify ownership and enforce licensing terms even when the asset is reused or modified.

[0042] FIG. 3 shows a block diagram of an example environment 300 including a digital asset value estimator 320. The digital asset value estimator 320 can include a digital asset user usage analytics module 322, a digital asset creator usage analytics module 324 and a digital asset purchase analytics module 326. A digital asset 310 can be analyzed by the digital asset value estimator 320 to determine a suggested usage fee 330 and a suggested buyout value 340. The three analytics modules 322, 324, and 326 work together to collect comprehensive data about the digital asset 310 which allows the digital asset value estimator 320 to accurately assess the value of the digital asset 310.

[0043] The digital asset user usage analytics module 322 collects data related to the usage history of the digital asset 310 by users. The usage history data collected includes, but is not limited to, frequency of usage per time period, total usage count, average usage fee paid, minimum usage fee paid, maximum usage fee paid, and usage by distinct users. By collecting detailed data on how end users utilize the digital asset 310, the digital asset user usage analytics module 322 provides key inputs into the digital asset value estimator 320 to determine reasonable usage fees 330.

[0044] The digital asset creator usage analytics module 324 collects data related to derivations of the digital asset 310 and reuse of the digital asset 310 by creators. The creator usage data collected includes, but is not limited to, a count of derived digital assets, usage frequency across all derived digital assets, usage frequency per time period, and usage byDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT distinct users. By gathering data on how creators build upon and reuse the digital asset 310. the digital asset creator usage analytics module 324 enables the digital asset value estimator 320 to account for the value added by downstream creators.

[0045] The digital asset purchase analytics module 326 collects data related to purchases and ownership transfers of the digital asset 310. The purchase data collected includes, but is not limited to, a total count of owners, an average duration of ownership per owner, an average sale price, a minimum sale price, a maximum sale price, and an ownership count by distinct owners. By tracking the purchase history and sales prices of the digital asset 310, the digital asset purchase analytics module 326 provides key data to the digital asset value estimator 320 to suggest appropriate buyout values 340. In some embodiments, the combined output of the analytics modules may be used to generate dynamic, context-aware pricing models that reflect real-time market conditions, usage trends, and creator influence, thereby enabling automated and equitable valuation of digital assets.

[0046] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of an example environment 400 configured for determining ownership and monetization of derivative digital assets. For example, the environment can be configured to determine ownership and monetization of derivative digital assets generated through usage of an original digital asset 412 by a third party service 440. In some instances, a third party' service may use or partially use a digital asset to generate a new and / or derivative digital asset. In some embodiments, the asset originator 410 creates an original digital asset 412. A content creation service 420 assists the asset originator 410 in creating the original digital asset 412. A digital asset management service 430 automatically manages the ownership rights and monetization of digital assets, including the original digital asset 412. The digital asset management service 430 enables usage of a portion 432 of the original digital asset 412 by a third party service 440. The third party service 440 utilizes the portion 432 of the original digital asset 412 to generate 442 a derivative digital asset 444. In some embodiments, the digital asset management service 430 may also embed cryptographic identifiers or content fingerprints into the derivative digital asset 444 to aid in traceability and to support automated enforcement of licensing terms across platforms.

[0047] The digital asset management service 430 grants non-voting ownership rights 448 to the asset originator 410 for the derivative digital asset 444. The non-voting ownership rights 448 entitle the asset originator 410 to receive revenues from distribution of the derivative digital asset 444, without holding voting rights on the derivative digital asset 444. Similarly, the digital asset management service 430 grants non-voting ownership rights 450 to the content creation service 420 for the derivative digital asset 444, entitling the contentDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT creation service 420 to revenues from distribution of the derivative digital asset 444 without voting rights. In contrast, the digital asset management service 430 grants voting ownership rights 446 to the third party service 440 for the derivative digital asset 442. The voting ownership rights 446 entitle the third party service 440 to voting rights on the derivative digital asset 444, in addition to receiving a share of the revenues from distribution of the derivative digital asset 444. In other words, only the third party service 440 has the voting ownership rights 446 required for a complete sale of the derivative digital asset 444. This ownership structure can enable more granular revenue sharing and supports compliance with licensing terms by, for example, clearly delineating financial and control rights among contributors, even in complex multi-party derivation scenarios.

[0048] A usage fee 452 is enforced by the digital asset management service 430 for distribution of the derivative digital asset 444. The derivative digital asset 444 is assigned an asset value 454 which constitutes complete buyout price for derivative digital asset 444. Meanwhile, the asset originator 410 retains voting rights 414 on the original digital asset 412. The content creation service 420 also retains voting rights 424 on the original digital asset 412. Unlike derivative digital asset 444, original digital asset 412 has two parties holding voting rights for original digital asset 412. During creation of the original digital asset 412, the asset originator 410 specified the distribution of voting rights between themselves and the content creation service 420. Both parties 410 and 420 require a majority vote to approve the sale of original digital asset 412. The voting rights distribution is set by the asset originator upon creation of each digital asset. In some examples, the voting rights retained by the asset originator 410 and content creation service 420 for the original digital asset 412 can ensure that foundational contributors maintain strategic control over the disposition of their original work, even as derivative assets are created and monetized independently.

[0049] FIG. 5 is a block diagram depicting an example environment 500 for creating a digital asset 512 involving multiple entities. For example, the environment can include digital asset creation using a device and service. The process begins with an asset originator 510, who is an individual seeking to create a digital asset. The asset originator 510 utilizes a content creation device 514, such as a camera, to produce the digital asset 512. The asset originator 510 has primary ownership rights 518 to the created digital asset 512. In some embodiments, the content creation device 514 may also embed metadata into the digital asset 512 at the point of capture, including timestamp, geolocation, and device identifiers, which can be used to establish provenance and support downstream rights enforcement.Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT

[0050] In one example, the asset originator 510 uses a content creation service 530 that provides tools to assist in creating the digital asset 512 using the content creation device 514. The content creation service 530 is granted secondary ownership rights 532 to the created digital asset 512. The content creation device 514 is configured to produce the digital asset 512 using input provided by the asset originator 510. In one example, the content creation device 514 is a camera used by the asset originator 510 to take a photograph 516 of themselves, which becomes the digital asset 512. In some examples, the content creation service 530 may also contribute proprietary filters, templates, or AI- assisted enhancements that materially influence the final form of the digital asset 512, thereby justifying its entitlement to secondary ownership rights.

[0051] The resulting digital asset 12 is the content 520, such as a photograph, produced when the asset originator 510 uses the content creation service 530 (e.g., via content creation device 514). Usage rights and financial information are associated with the digital asset 512. A usage fee 534 must be paid to access the digital asset 512 without transfer of ownership. A digital asset value 536 is assigned to the digital asset 512, and revenues made from distribution of the digital asset 512 are distributed to the asset originator 510 and content creation service 530 based on their respective ownership rights 518, 532. In some examples, the digital asset management system may use smart contracts to automatically distribute revenues to the asset originator 510 and content creation service 530 based on their respective ownership rights 518, 532, ensuring transparency and minimizing administrative overhead.

[0052] A digital asset management service 540 is configured to manage 538 distribution of the digital asset 512. The digital asset management service 540 handles collecting usage fees 534. distributing revenues to asset owners based on the digital asset value 536, and enforcing intellectual property rights. In one example, the digital asset management service 540 specifies the usage fee 534 and digital asset value 536 of the digital asset 12. In some implementations, the asset originator 510 utilizes a content creation service 530 that provides tools and functionality’ enabling the asset originator 510 to generate the digital asset 512. In some examples, the digital asset management service 540 may also maintain an immutable ledger of all access, licensing, and revenue events associated with the digital asset 512, enabling auditability and compliance with contractual or regulatory' obligations.

[0053] FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example environment 600 for managing digital assets and distributing revenues. An example system is configured to determine digital asset usage by a third party service and distribution of funds based on digital asset oyvnership. The system involves an asset originator 620, which can be anDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT individual or group that creates original creative works. The asset originator 620 provides asset originator data that is utilized to produce a digital asset 610. This digital asset 610 is the resulting creative work, such as a photograph, video, document, or other media produced by the asset originator 620. A content creation service 630 may be used by the asset originator 620 to aid in generating the digital asset 610. For example, the content creation service 630 could provide tools and functionality to assist in creating and editing the digital asset 610. An end user 650 accesses and utilizes the digital asset 610, paying any required usage fees 612 for the ability to use the digital asset 610 without full ownership rights. In some embodiments, the digital asset management system may also log usage events and revenue transactions in a tamper-resistant ledger to ensure transparency and auditability across all stakeholders.

[0054] A digital asset management service 640 handles automatically managing ownership claims (e.g., ownership percentages 622, 632), valuation 614, usage rights, and profit distribution (e.g., distributing revenues 624, 634) for the digital asset 610 on behalf of the asset originator 620 and content creation service 630. The digital asset management service 640 collects usage fees 612 from end users 650 and enforces intellectual property rights associated with the digital asset 610. In some examples, the digital asset management service 640 may also utilize smart contracts to enforce ownership claims and automate revenue distribution, reducing administrative overhead and ensuring compliance with predefined ownership structures.

[0055] The digital asset management service 640 also distributes revenues 624, 634 earned from the digital asset 610 between the asset originator 620 and content creation service 630 based on predefined ownership percentages 622, 632. These percentages specify the equity' share allocated to the asset originator 620 and content creation service 630 and distributes revenues 624, 634 accordingly. In some examples, these ownership percentages may be dynamically updated in response to asset modifications, derivative creation, or licensing events, allowing the system to reflect evolving contributions and maintain equitable revenue allocation.

[0056] In some cases, a tax authority 660 may be enabled to tax transactions related to the digital asset 10. The tax authority 660 defines a taxation percentage 662 that is applied to digital asset revenue and paid to the authority. The digital asset management service 640 handles paying any relevant taxes based on policies set by a tax authority 660. In some examples, the system may support multi -jurisdictional tax handling by applying regionspecific tax rules and generating compliance reports for relevant authorities.Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT

[0057] FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of an example environment 700 for digital asset management. In some embodiments, a digital asset management service 710 is configured to distribute usage fees (e.g., for use of a digital asset by a user) across digital asset stakeholders and / or owners. In some embodiments, the digital asset management service is also configured to distribute fees to a tax authority. The example environment includes a user 720 who accesses a digital asset 702 provided by a digital asset management service 710. The digital asset 702 is owned by two digital asset owners - a voting right owner 740 who retains voting rights to the asset, and a non-voting right stakeholder 750 (e.g., a service provider) who holds a financial stake in the asset usage but does not have voting rights. When the user 720 accesses or otherwise uses 722 the digital asset 702. a usage payment processor 730 calculates the usage revenue 754 owed to the non-voting right stakeholder 750 based on a predetermined financial ownership percentage. For example, the predetermined financial ownership percentage can be calculated based on voting ownership rights 742 and non-voting ownership rights 752. The usage payment processor 730 also calculates the usage revenue 744 owed to the voting right owner 740. The usage payment processor 730 additionally calculates a processing fee 734 to be paid to the digital asset management service 710 for providing the digital asset. It also calculates a tax amount 762 to be paid to a tax authority 760 based on predetermined and / or identified tax laws and rates for a region. In some embodiments, the usage payment processor 730 may also generate a cryptographically signed transaction log for each usage event, enabling auditability and dispute resolution. The system may further support escrow-based payment flows or conditional disbursements based on smart contract logic tied to usage thresholds or licensing terms.

[0058] The usage payment processor 730 coordinates with the digital asset management service 710 to validate the complete usage fee 732 and appropriate regional tax amount 762. It then distributes the usage revenues 754. 744 to the respective digital asset owners 740, 750, the processing fee 734 to the digital asset management service 710, and the tax amount 762 to the tax authority 760. This allows automated distribution of usage fees usage fee 732 from a digital asset according to predetermined financial stakes, while also handling payment of appropriate taxes (e.g., tax amount 762) and service fees (e.g., processing fee 734). The usage payment processor 730 consists of multi currency and multi tax calculations including personal and corporate entity requirements. The usage payment processor 730 may use public or private blockchain ledger to keep track of all revenues, processing fees and tax payments. In some embodiments, the usage payment processor 730 may also support hierarchical or pooled ownership models, where usage revenues areDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT distributed across multiple tiers of stakeholders, such as syndicates, agencies, or collaborative creator groups. Additionally, the system may generate automated reports for tax authorities or enterprise accounting systems to support regulatory compliance and financial transparency.

[0059] FIG. 8. is a block diagram of an example environment configured for assessing ownership of new digital assets created using an existing digital asset. Creator 820 can use 822 a digital asset 802 to create a new digital asset 824. The digital asset management service 810 can be configured to assess ownership rights (e.g.. non-voting ownership 844 and non-voting ownership 854) of new digital asset 824 (e.g., by an ownership processor 830) for existing digital asset owners 840, 850 based on the new digital content 826 of new digital asset 824 and the original digital content 804 from the existing digital asset 802. In other words, when creator 820 uses use 822 the original digital content 804 of the digital asset 802 to generate the new digital asset 824, the new digital content 826 will be a derivation of the digital asset 802. The digital content derivation is complex in nature and thus requires an ownership processor 830 to perform an objective assessment of the amount of new digital content 826 inside the new digital asset 824. The ownership processor 830 can include a processing fee 832. The ownership processor 830 can pass the processing fee 832 that can be passed through to the digital asset management service 810 as a processing fee 812. In turn, the ownership processor 830 can generate determinations of ownership (e.g., non-voting ownership 844, 854) to the new digital asset 824 for current owners of the digital asset 802 (e.g.. owner 840 and service provider 850) based on the proportion of 804, voting rights ownership 842, and 852). In some embodiments, the ownership processor 830 may utilize Al-based content similarity models and explainable machine learning techniques to provide transparent justifications for ownership allocations, which may be recorded in metadata for auditability and dispute resolution.

[0060] While owner 840 has voting rights ownership 842 of an existing digital asset 802, owner 840 only has non-voting ownership 844 for the newly created digital asset 824. Creator 820 can be assigned a stake and / or ownership (e.g., voting right ownership) of the new digital asset 824. This approach can ensure that original contributors retain a financial interest in downstream works, while incentivizing new creators to build upon existing assets in a legally and economically structured manner.

[0061] Ownership processor 830 consists of multiplicity of existing and future content comparison tools capable of comparing digital content including, but not limited to, images, videos, sounds, smells, sensations of touch, feelings, behaviors, data, information, knowledge, DNA, and life cell structure. These tools may include perceptual hashing,Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT semantic embedding comparison, and multimodal analysis engines capable of evaluating cross-domain content relationships (e.g., between text and image), thereby enabling robust and scalable ownership attribution across diverse asset ty pes.

[0062] FIG. 9. is a block diagram of an example environment 900 configured for transferring digital asset ownership from one party to another party. Tn other words, a first party7910 can transfer 956 ownership of a digital asset 912 to a second party7940 (e.g., in exchange for a payment 954 from the second party 940 to the first party 910). The existing ownership of the digital asset 912 consists of a first party 910 and first service 920 holding non-voting ownership rights 914, 922 of the digital asset 912 and a second service 930 holding voting rights ownership 932. A digital asset management service 950 can process a purchase 952 from the second party7940 for the non-voting ownership rights 914 owned by the first party 910. Digital asset management service 950 can transfer 956 the ownership between the first party7910 and the second party 940 after the second party provides a payment 954 and / or a deposit. In some embodiments, the transfer 956 may be governed by a smart contract that enforces payment conditions, escrow release, and automatic rights reassignment upon fulfillment of contractual terms. The system may also support partial or time-limited transfers, enabling flexible licensing or co-ownership arrangements.

[0063] The transfer 956 of ownership for the digital asset 912 may be used for future digital value and usage fee estimation by the digital asset management service 950. The service analyzes the purchase price and circumstances of each transaction to build predictive models for asset valuation and optimal usage fees. The transfer 956 of ownership may be private, with transaction details visible only to the involved parties (e.g., first party7910 and second party 940), or public, with details recorded transparently on the service's transaction ledger. The choice between private or public transfer is based on the preference of the majority7voting right owner (e.g., second service 930) of the digital asset 912. In some embodiments and to support transparency7and compliance, the digital asset management service 950 may generate a cry ptographically signed transaction record for each transfer, which can be used for audit purposes or to resolve ownership disputes. The predictive models may also incorporate contextual factors such as creator reputation, asset scarcity, and historical licensing activity7to refine valuation accuracy.

[0064] FIG. 10. is a block diagram of an example environment 1000 configured for complete buyout of a digital asset 1002 by a third party 1030. Services 1020. 1030 may represent a general digital marketplace, data model or Machine Learning (ML) service that would be using digital asset 1002 for model training. Digital asset management service 1050 will facilitate initial clearance to proceed with the sale by receiving sale approval fromDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT majority voting owner 1030 with majority voting right votes 1032. The other parties (e.g.. first party 1010 and second party 1020) cannot participate in approval since they have only non-voting rights ownership 1022, 1012. Digital asset management service 1050 processes a purchase 1052 of the digital asset 1002. More specifically, the purchase 1052 is a complete buyout of ownership of the digital asset 1002. In other words, the purchaser 1040 is buying all of the non-voting rights ownership 1022, 1012, and voting rights ownership 1032. Digital asset management service 1050 transfers 1054 settles ownership from the current owners (e.g., first party 1010, second party' 1020, and third party 1030) to the new owner (e.g., purchaser 1040) after payment and / or a deposit. In turn, each owner receives a buyout payment proportional to the ownership. For example, first party 1010 gets a payment 1014 based on non-voting rights ownership 1012, second party 1020 gets a payment 1024 based on non-voting rights ownership 1022, and third party' 1030 gets a payment 1034 based on voting rights ownership 1032. In some embodiments, the complete buyout transaction may be executed via a smart contract that automates escrow, payment disbursement, and ownership reassignment upon satisfaction of predefined conditions. The system may also support optional buyback clauses, resale royalties, or time-delayed transfers to accommodate more complex licensing or investment scenarios.

[0065] The transfer 1054 of ownership for the digital asset 1002 may be used by the digital asset management service 1050 for future digital value and usage fee estimation. The service analyzes the purchase price, ownership distribution, and other details of each transaction to build predictive models for asset valuation and optimal usage fees. Factors considered include but not limited to scarcity, age, creator reputation, and more. The models provide data-driven fee recommendations and valuations to optimize creator earnings. The transfer of ownership may be private or public based on the preference of the new and / or original majority voting right owner (e.g., purchaser 1040 and / or third party 1030, respectively). In some embodiments, the predictive models may be trained on historical transaction data and continuously updated to reflect real-time market dynamics, ensuring that asset valuations remain current and contextually relevant. Additionally, the system may generate audit logs and compliance reports for each transaction, enabling transparency for creators, buyers, and regulatory’ bodies.

[0066] FIG. 11 shows a block diagram of an example environment 1100 configured for digital asset purchase and payment distribution. For example, a digital asset management service 1110 can determine and manage a transaction between a buyer 1120 of a digital asset 1102. The digital asset management service 1110 can handle the transaction by distribute buyout revenues 1154, 1144 for a digital asset to current stakeholders or currentDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT owners 1150, 1140 (e.g., a service provider and an owner as illustrated in FIG. 11. respectively). In this scenario, a buyer 1 120 agrees to purchase the an entirety of the ownership rights to the digital asset 1102 from the current owners 1150, 1140. The terms of this buyout or purchase 1122 are determined by the buyer 1120, the current owner 1140 with a voting stake 1142, and the digital asset management service 1110. The current owner 1150 does not have a vote in this agreement due to only having a non-voting stake 1152 for digital asset 1102. Once an agreement is reached, an ownership transfer payment processor 1130 handles the payment logistics. The buyer 1120 submits the agreed-upon buyout payment 1124 to the ownership transfer payment processor 1130. The ownership transfer payment processor 1130 then distributes the processing fee 1132 to the digital asset management service 1110 and the buyout revenues 1154, 1144 to the current owners 1150, 1140 according to their respective financial ownership stakes. Upon completion of the buyout revenue distribution, the digital asset management service 1110 transfers 1126 full ownership (e.g., voting stake 1142 and non-voting stake 1152) of the digital asset 1102 to the buyer 1120. The full ownership can include both financial stakes and voting rights from all existing owners (e.g. current owners 1150, 1140).

[0067] FIG. 12 illustrates an example method 1200 for managing and protecting digital content rights. Although the example method 1200 depicts a particular sequence of operations, the sequence may be altered without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, some of the operations depicted may be performed in parallel or in a different sequence that does not materially affect the function of the method 1200. In other examples, different components of an example device or system that implements the method 1200 may perform functions at substantially the same time or in a specific sequence. While the method 1200 is described using a digital asset management system, one of ordinary7skill in the art would understand that other systems or services can be utilized without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, the ownership transfer process may be governed by a smart contract that automates escrow, validates payment conditions, and executes the transfer of both voting and non-voting rights upon fulfillment of the agreed terms. The system may also generate a cryptographically signed transaction record for auditability and compliance, and may support conditional transfers such as milestone-based disbursements or time-delayed ownership reassignment.

[0068] At step 1202, method 1200 can include receiving, by a digital asset management system, digital content of a first creator, wherein the digital content includes original content from a second creator, wherein the digital asset management service is configured to associate ownership rights of digital assets with one or more users. In some embodiments,Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT the digital asset management system includes a digital asset ownership system configured to receive the digital content and determine the first proportion, the second proportion, and the variable. For example, the digital management system (e.g., the digital asset management services described above with respect to FIGS. 2A-11) can include or otherwise be in communication with an digital asset ownership system (e.g., the ownership processor 830 described above with respect to FIG. 8 and / or the ownership transfer payment processor 1130 described above with respect to FIG. 11). In some embodiments, the ownership processor may utilize explainable Al models to provide transparent justifications for ownership allocations, which can be recorded in metadata for auditability and dispute resolution.

[0069] At step 1204, method 1200 can include determining, by the digital asset management system, a first proportion of the original content in the digital content. For example, a digital asset management service described above with respect to FIGS. 2A-11 can determine a portion (e.g., proportion 128 described above with respect to FIG. 1) of the original content in the digital content. Similarly, the digital asset management system is configured to determine proportions of the original content and the digital content (e.g., proportions 128 and proportion 140, respectively described above with respect to FIG. 1) in a further derivative asset (e.g., derived digital asset 132 described above with respect to FIG. 1). In some embodiments, the digital asset management system can include a content creation service configured to generate the digital content based at least in part on the original content. The digital asset management system can leverage data from the content creation service to determine the portion of original content used in the digital content. In some examples, the determination of the first proportion may involve content fingerprinting, semantic similarity analysis, or perceptual hashing to quantify the degree of reuse or transformation of the original content.

[0070] At step 1206, method 1200 can include determining, by the digital asset management system, a second proportion of new content created by the first creator in the digital content. In some examples, this second proportion may be derived from content that is newly authored, synthesized, or otherwise contributed by the first creator, and may be weighted based on originality7, complexity, or creative value. In some examples, the second proportion may be derived from content that is newly authored, synthesized, or otherwise contributed by the first creator, and may be weighted based on originality, complexity, or creative value.

[0071] At step 1208, method 1200 can include generating, by the digital asset management system, a ratio based on the first proportion and the second proportion. In some examples,Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT the ratio may be used to inform licensing terms, royalty splits, and downstream usage permissions.

[0072] At step 1210. method 1200 can include associating, by the digital asset management system and based on the ratio, a first ownership stake for the first creator and a second ownership stake for the second creator, wherein the first ownership stake is a voting ownership stake. In some embodiments, the second ownership stake is a non-voting ownership stake. In some embodiments, the ownership rights of the digital content are recorded on a blockchain ledger. The blockchain transaction provides a transparent and / or immutable record of ownership and usage transactions. In some embodiments, the ownership stakes may be encoded into a smart contract that governs future licensing, revenue distribution, and transferability7of rights. The blockchain ledger may also support public verification of ownership lineage and licensing status.

[0073] In some embodiments, the digital asset management system can be configured to analyze, using a machine learning algorithm, digital content assets. Based on the analysis of the digital content assets, the digital asset management system can perform one or more protective actions. For example, a protective action can include automatically tagging metadata, detecting duplicative digital content, detecting derivative digital content, identifying unauthorized usage of the digital content assets, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the machine learning algorithm may be configured to generate explainable outputs, such as confidence scores or visual similarity maps, which can be used to justify enforcement actions and support dispute resolution.

[0074] In some embodiments, the digital asset management system can be configured to communicate or otherwise interact (e.g.. via application programming interfaces(APIs)) with a third party platform (e.g., for distributing digital content assets). The digital asset management system can determine (e.g., based on the communicating or otherwise interacting with the third party platform), distribution of the digital content assets. Based on determining distribution of the digital content assets, the digital asset management system can perform enforcement actions or otherwise enforce usage licensing policies (e.g., collecting usage fees when digital content is sold or streamed through third party7services or platforms). In some examples, the system may also support real-time enforcement by issuing automated takedown notices, license activation tokens, or usage alerts to third-party platforms based on detected violations or licensing triggers.

[0075] In some embodiments, the digital asset management system can receive a request to purchase at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake. The digitalDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT asset management system can perform a transfer of the at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake to the purchaser from one or more respective owners of the at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake. Additionally, the digital asset management system can distribute proceeds from the transfer to the one or more respective owners of the at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake. Furthermore, the digital asset management system can associate the at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake with the purchaser. In some embodiments, the transfer of ownership stakes may be governed by smart contracts that enforce payment conditions, escrow logic, and automatic reassignment of rights upon fulfillment of contractual terms.

[0076] For example, the digital asset management system can receive a request from a purchaser to purchase the first ownership stake. The digital asset management system can transfer the first ownership stake from the first creator to the purchaser, distribute proceeds from the transfer to the first creator, and associate the first ownership stake with the purchaser. In some instances, the system may also update the asset’s metadata and blockchain record to reflect the new ownership structure, ensuring transparency and traceability of the transaction.

[0077] As another example, the request may be to purchase both the first ownership stake and the second ownership stake. Accordingly, the one or more respective owners can include both of the first creator and the second creator. The digital asset management system can generate a complete ownership stake by unifying the first ownership stake and the second ownership stake. The digital asset management system can then associate the complete ownership stake with the purchaser. Additionally, the digital asset management system can distribute proceeds from the purchase to the first creator and the second creator based on the first proportion, the second proportion, the ratio, or any combination thereof. This unified ownership stake may be used to simplify' future licensing, valuation, and enforcement processes by consolidating rights under a single entity.

[0078] In some scenarios, the purchaser is one of the first creator or the second creator and the request is to purchase an ownership stake owned by another of the first creator or the second creator. The digital asset management system can generate a complete ownership stake by unifying the first ownership stake and the second ownership stake. The digital asset management system can also associate the complete ownership stake with the purchaser.For example, the purchaser may be the first creator and the request may be to purchase the second ownership stake (e.g., the ownership stake owned by the other of the first creator or the second creator). The digital asset management system can generate a completeDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT ownership stake by unifying the first ownership stake and the second ownership stake, associate the complete ownership stake with the first creator, and distribute proceeds from the purchase to the second creator. Such intra-creator transfers may also be used to facilitate collaborative projects, succession planning, or consolidation of rights for strategic licensing or resale.

[0079] FIGs. 13 and 14 are example embodiments for licensing digital assets. A license for digital assets grants a party temporary rights to use. access, or otherwise engage with a digital asset without transferring ownership of the asset. The licensing concept is crucial for situations where the asset's owner wishes to retain full control and ownership while allowing others to benefit from the asset under specific terms and conditions.

[0080] Temporary Rights: A license provides the licensee (the party receiving the rights) with temporary rights to use the digital asset. These rights are typically limited to a specific duration or purpose, after which the rights may expire or need to be renewed. These temporary rights can be managed by the digital asset management system, which can automatically revoke or renew access based on predefined licensing terms, such as time limits, usage thresholds, or event triggers.

[0081] No Transfer of Ownership: Unlike a purchase, a license does not transfer ownership of the digital asset from the licensor (the asset's owner) to the licensee. The licensor retains full ownership and control over the asset, even during the license period. In some examples, ownership metadata embedded in the asset ensures that the licensor's rights are preserved and can be verified across platforms, even if the asset is redistributed or modified.

[0082] No Compensation to the Owner: In some licensing models, the licensee may be granted the rights to use the digital asset without any monetary compensation to the asset's owner. This is often the case in scenarios where the license is granted for non-commercial, educational, or promotional purposes. In such cases, the system may still track usage for analytics or attribution purposes, allowing the owner to monitor how their asset is being used and potentially convert the license to a paid model later.

[0083] Restrictions and Conditions: The license agreement usually includes specific terms and conditions that dictate how the digital asset can be used. This might include restrictions on redistribution, modification, or commercial use. These terms are enforceable by law and ensure that the asset is used in a manner consistent with the owner's intentions. These restrictions can be enforced by the system through access control mechanisms, watermarking, and usage tracking, which can trigger automated actions such as license revocation or fee escalation upon violation.Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT

[0084] Opposite to Purchase: In contrast to licensing, a purchase involves a one-time transaction where ownership of the digital asset is transferred from the seller to the buyer. The buyer gains full control over the asset, and the seller receives compensation in return. Once purchased, the buyer typically has unrestricted rights to use, modify, or resell the asset.

[0085] Partial Ownership: The concept of partial ownership represents a hybrid between licensing and full ownership. In this scenario, a percentage of the digital asset's ownership is transferred to the buyer, along with a one-time partial compensation to the previous owner. The remaining percentage of the asset that is not purchased is licensed to the buyer, meaning they have temporary rights to use it without full ownership. This allows for a combination of control and ongoing collaboration between the original owner and the partial owner.

[0086] Licensing of Not Purchased Percentage: In the case of partial ownership, the percentage of the asset that is not purchased is subject to a licensing agreement. This ensures that the buyer can use the entire asset, but full ownership is divided according to the agreed percentages, with corresponding rights and responsibilities. In some examples, the digital asset management system can ensure that both ownership and licensing rights are reflected in the asset’s metadata and transaction ledger, enabling accurate revenue distribution and rights enforcement.

[0087] A License for Digital Assets is a flexible tool for allowing the use of digital resources while retaining ownership. It is contrasted with full ownership (Purchase) and offers a nuanced approach with partial ownership, where both licensing and ownership coexist, reflecting the complexities of digital asset management and collaboration. This flexible licensing framework can support dynamic content ecosystems, enabling creators to retain control, monetize usage, and collaborate across distributed platforms without compromising ownership integrity.

[0088] Digital assets can be stored in a digital asset vault. The vault is a secure, centralized repository7designed to store, manage, and control access to digital assets, such as documents, media files, code repositories, and other valuable digital resources. This system offers advanced features for handling digital assets, ensuring they are protected, organized, and accessible only by authorized users. The digital asset vault can also integrate with the licensing system, ensuring that only licensed users can access or modify assets, and that all interactions are logged for compliance and auditing.

[0089] Key functionalities of a Digital Asset Vault include:Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT

[0090] Secure Storage: The vault uses robust encryption and other security measures to protect digital assets from unauthorized access, theft, or tampering. These protections are critical for maintaining the integrity of licensed assets and preventing unauthorized redistribution or modification.

[0091] Authorized Access: The system ensures that only users with the appropriate permissions can access specific assets. This can be managed through role-based access control (RBAC), multifactor authentication (MFA), and other authorization mechanisms. In some examples, access permissions can be dynamically adjusted based on licensing terms, user roles, and asset usage history.

[0092] Check-In / Check-Out: The Digital Asset Vault facilitates a controlled environment where users can check out digital assets to work on them and check them back in once modifications are complete. This ensures that only one user can modify an asset at a time, maintaining version control and preventing conflicts. These features can support collaborative workflows by maintaining version history, enabling rollback, and ensuring that derivative works are properly attributed and licensed.

[0093] FIG. 15 shows an example of computing system 1300, which can be for example any computing device making up a digital asset management system or service, a digital asset ownership system or service, or any component thereof in which the components of the system are in communication with each other using connection 1302. Connection 1302 can be a physical connection via a bus, or a direct connection into processor 1304, such as in a chipset architecture. Connection 1302 can also be a virtual connection, networked connection, or logical connection.

[0094] In some embodiments, computing system 1300 is a distributed system in which the functions described in this disclosure can be distributed within a datacenter, multiple data centers, a peer network, etc. In some embodiments, one or more of the described system components represent many such components each performing some or all of the function for which the component is described. In some embodiments, the components can be physical or virtual devices.

[0095] Example computing system 1300 includes at least one processing unit (CPU or processor) 1304 and connection 1302 that couples various system components including system memory 1308, such as read-only memory (ROM) 1310 and random access memory (RAM) 1312 to processor 1304. Computing system 1300 can include a cache of high-speed memory 1306 connected directly with, in close proximity to. or integrated as part of processor 1304.Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT

[0096] Processor 1304 can include any general purpose processor and a hardware service or software service, such as services 1316, 1318, and 1320 stored in storage device 1314, configured to control processor 1304 as well as a special-purpose processor where software instructions are incorporated into the actual processor design. Processor 1304 may essentially be a completely self-contained computing system, containing multiple cores or processors, a bus, memory controller, cache, etc. A multi-core processor may be symmetric or asymmetric.

[0097] To enable user interaction, computing system 1300 includes an input device 1326, which can represent any number of input mechanisms, such as a microphone for speech, a touch-sensitive screen for gesture or graphical input, keyboard, mouse, motion input, speech, etc. Computing system 1300 can also include output device 1322, which can be one or more of a number of output mechanisms known to those of skill in the art. In some instances, multimodal systems can enable a user to provide multiple types of input / output to communicate with computing system 1300. Computing system 1300 can include communication interface 1324, which can generally govern and manage the user input and system output. There is no restriction on operating on any particular hardware arrangement, and therefore the basic features here may easily be substituted for improved hardware or firmware arrangements as they are developed.

[0098] Storage device 1314 can be a non-volatile memon device and can be a hard disk or other types of computer readable media which can store data that are accessible by a computer, such as magnetic cassettes, flash memory cards, solid state memory devices, digital versatile disks, cartridges, random access memories (RAMs), read-only memory (ROM), and / or some combination of these devices.

[0099] The storage device 1314 can include software services, servers, services, etc., that when the code that defines such software is executed by the processor 1304, it causes the system to perform a function. In some embodiments, a hardware service that performs a particular function can include the software component stored in a computer-readable medium in connection with the necessary hardware components, such as processor 1304, connection 1302, output device 1322, etc., to carry out the function.

[0100] For clarity of explanation, in some instances, the present technology may be presented as including individual functional blocks including functional blocks comprising devices, device components, steps or routines in a method embodied in software, or combinations of hardware and software.Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT

[0101] Any of the steps, operations, functions, or processes described herein may be performed or implemented by a combination of hardware and software services or services, alone or in combination with other devices. In some embodiments, a service can be software that resides in memory' of a client device and / or one or more servers of a content management system and perform one or more functions when a processor executes the software associated with the service. In some embodiments, a service is a program or a collection of programs that carry out a specific function. In some embodiments, a service can be considered a server. The memory' can be a non-transitory computer-readable medium.

[0102] In some embodiments, the computer-readable storage devices, mediums, and memories can include a cable or wireless signal containing a bit stream and the like. However, when mentioned, non-transitory computer-readable storage media expressly exclude media such as energy', carrier signals, electromagnetic waves, and signals per se.

[0103] Methods according to the above-described examples can be implemented using computer-executable instructions that are stored or otherwise available from computer- readable media. Such instructions can comprise, for example, instructions and data which cause or otherwise configure a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing device to perform a certain function or group of functions. Portions of computer resources used can be accessible over a network. The executable computer instructions may be, for example, binaries, intermediate format instructions such as assembly language, firmware, or source code. Examples of computer-readable media that may be used to store instructions, information used, and / or information created during methods according to described examples include magnetic or optical disks, solid-state memory devices, flash memory, USB devices provided with non-volatile memory, networked storage devices, and so on.

[0104] Devices implementing methods according to these disclosures can comprise hardware, firmware and / or software, and can take any of a variety of form factors. Typical examples of such form factors include servers, laptops, smartphones, small form factor personal computers, personal digital assistants, and so on. The functionality' described herein also can be embodied in peripherals or add-in cards. Such functionality can also be implemented on a circuit board among different chips or different processes executing in a single device, by way of further example.Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT

[0105] The instructions, media for conveying such instructions, computing resources for executing them, and other structures for supporting such computing resources are means for providing the functions described in these disclosures.

Claims

Docket No. 122359-777138-PCTCLAIMSWhat is claimed is:

1. A method for managing and protecting digital content rights, the method comprising: receiving, by a digital asset management system, digital content of a first creator, wherein the digital content includes original content from a second creator, wherein the digital asset management system is configured to associate ownership rights of digital assets with one or more users; determining, by the digital asset management system, a first proportion of the original content in the digital content; determining, by the digital asset management system, a second proportion of new content created by the first creator in the digital content; generating, by the digital asset management system, a ratio based on the first proportion and the second proportion; and associating, by the digital asset management system and based on the ratio, a first ownership stake for the first creator and a second ownership stake for the second creator, wherein the first ownership stake is a voting ownership stake.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein the second ownership stake is a non-voting ownership stake.

3. The method of claim 1, wherein the digital asset management system includes a digital asset ownership system configured to receive the digital content and determine the first proportion, the second proportion, and the ratio.

4. The method of claim 1, wherein the ownership rights of the digital content are recorded on a blockchain ledger.

5. The method of claim 1, the method further comprising: analyzing, by the digital asset management system using a machine learning algorithm, digital content assets; and performing, by the digital asset management system and based on the analyzing of the digital content assets, a protective action on the digital content assets, wherein the protective action includes at least one of automatically tagging metadata, detecting duplicative digital content, detecting derivative digital content, or identifying unauthorized usage of the digital content assets.Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT6. The method of claim 1, the method further comprising: communicating, by the digital asset management system, with a third party platform configured to distribute digital content assets; determining, by the digital asset management system and based on the communicating with the third party platform, distribution of the digital content assets; and enforcing, by the digital asset management system through the third party platform, usage licensing policies.

7. The method of claim 1, the method further comprising: receiving, by the digital asset management system and from a purchaser, a request to purchase at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake; performing, by the digital asset management system, a transfer of the at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake to the purchaser from one or more respective owners of the at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake; and distributing, by the digital asset management system, proceeds from the transfer to the one or more respective owners of the at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the request is to purchase the first ownership stake, and wherein the one or more respective owners is the first creator.

9. The method of claim 7, wherein the request is to purchase both the first ownership stake and the second ownership stake, and wherein the one or more respective owners include both of the first creator and the second creator, the method further comprising: generating, by the digital asset management system, a complete ownership stake by unifying the first ownership stake and the second ownership stake; and associating, by the digital asset management system, the complete ownership stake with the purchaser.

10. The method of claim 7, wherein the purchaser is one of the first creator or the second creator and the request is to purchase an ownership stake owned by an other of the first creator or the second creator, the method further comprising: generating, by the digital asset management system, a complete ownership stake byunifying the first ownership stake and the second ownership stake; and associating, by7the digital asset management system, the complete ownership stake with the purchaser.Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT11. A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions thereon, wherein the instructions, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising: receive, by a digital asset management system, digital content of a first creator, wherein the digital content includes original content from a second creator, wherein the digital asset management system is configured to associate ownership rights of digital assets with one or more users; determine, by the digital asset management system, a first proportion of the original content in the digital content; determine, by the digital asset management system, a second proportion of new content created by the first creator in the digital content; generate, by the digital asset management system, a ratio based on the first proportion and the second proportion; and associate, by the digital asset management system and based on the ratio, a first ownership stake for the first creator and a second ownership stake for the second creator, wherein the first ownership stake is a voting ownership stake.

12. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 11, wherein the second ownership stake is a non-voting ownership stake.

13. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 11, wherein the digital asset management system includes a digital asset ownership system configured to receive the digital content and determine the first proportion, the second proportion, and the ratio.

14. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 11, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to further perform operations comprising: analyzing, by the digital asset management system using a machine learning algorithm, digital content assets; and performing, by the digital asset management system and based on the analyzing of the digital content assets, a protective action on the digital content assets, wherein the protective action includes at least one of automatically tagging metadata, detecting duplicative digital content, detecting derivative digital content, or identifying unauthorized usage of the digital content assets.Docket No. 122359-777138-PCT15. The non-transitory computer-readable medium of claim 11, wherein the instructions, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to further perform operations comprising: communicating, by the digital asset management system, with a third party platform configured to distribute digital content assets; determining, by the digital asset management system and based on the communicating with the third party' platform, distribution of the digital content assets; and enforcing, by the digital asset management system through the third party platform, usage licensing policies.

16. A system comprising: a processor; and a non-transitory memory storing computer-executable instructions thereon, wherein the computer-executable instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform operations comprising: receiving, by a digital asset management system, digital content of a first creator, wherein the digital content includes original content from a second creator, wherein the digital asset management system is configured to associate ownership rights of digital assets with one or more users; determining, by the digital asset management system, a first proportion of the original content in the digital content; determining, by the digital asset management system, a second proportion of new content created by the first creator in the digital content; generating, by the digital asset management system, a ratio based on the first proportion and the second proportion; and associating, by the digital asset management system and based on the ratio, a first ownership stake for the first creator and a second ownership stake for the second creator, wherein the first ownership stake is a voting ownership stake.

17. The system of claim 16, wherein the computer-executable instructions, when executed by processor, cause the processor to further perform operations comprising: receiving, by the digital asset management system and from a purchaser, a request to purchase at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake; performing, by the digital asset management system, a transfer of the at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake to the purchaser from one or moreDocket No. 122359-777138-PCT respective owners of the at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake; and distributing, by the digital asset management system, proceeds from the transfer to the one or more respective owners of the at least one of the first ownership stake or the second ownership stake.

18. The system of claim 17, wherein the request is to purchase the first ownership stake, and wherein the one or more respective owners is the first creator.

19. The system of claim 17, wherein the request is to purchase both the first ownership stake and the second ownership stake, and wherein the one or more respective owners include both of the first creator and the second creator, wherein the computer-executable instructions, when executed by processor, cause the processor to further perform operations comprising: generating, by the digital asset management system, a complete ownership stake by unifying the first ownership stake and the second ownership stake; and associating, by the digital asset management system, the complete ownership stake with the purchaser.

20. The system of claim 17, wherein the purchaser is one of the first creator or the second creator and the request is to purchase an ownership stake owned by an other of the first creator or the second creator, wherein the computer-executable instructions, when executed by processor, cause the processor to further perform operations comprising: generating, by the digital asset management system, a complete ownership stake by unifying the first ownership stake and the second ownership stake; and associating, by the digital asset management system, the complete ownership stake with the purchaser.

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