**Blockchain Developments: COPA and Unified Patents Collaboration**

- **Protection Against Patent Trolls:** The Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and Unified Patents have launched a new initiative called Blockchain Zone, which aims to protect blockchain developers from “patent trolls.” 🛡️

- **Fight Against NPEs:** NPEs, which account for 58% of lawsuits in the US, profit from patents that do not develop products and force companies into expensive settlements. Blockchain Zone aims to reduce such lawsuits.

- **COPA’s Mission:** COPA has long fought against fraudulent intellectual property claims that stifle crypto innovation. The new initiative takes this work a step further.

- **Support for Small Developers:** COPA offers free protection to its members, helping small developers avoid lengthy and costly legal battles. 🌐

- **Unified Patents Collaboration:** Unified Patents is known for its successful litigation in the field of electronic transactions and identity verification technologies. With Blockchain Zone, it aims to keep blockchain technology open and accessible.

This new initiative aims to pave the way for innovation in the blockchain and crypto world.