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Smart contracts are recognised under English law and the typical principles of contracts apply. This was initially indicated by the UK Jurisdiction Taskforce in 2019, followed by a formal confirmation from the Law Commission's advice to government in November 2021. There remain, however, some questions yet to be answered regarding accountability and representation; but even though certain types of intelligent legal contracts may create novel legal issues and fact patterns, current laws are capable of embracing them.1
When it comes to blockchain technologies, a patent for spreadsheets cannot be obtained, and only an actual technical effect is accepted; thus copyright is the most accessible form of protection. Both proprietary and open-source aspects may benefit from copyright licensing. Oftentimes, underlying blockchain technologies have open-source code bases, yet those who use them to create further developments might want to ensure their inventions are guarded by more commercialised protections, such as copyright or patent licensing.1
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