Global Smart InterGovernment Network (for Secure Data Exchange): Piloting forIntellectual Property Services
Coach Name
Jordi Bosch i Garcia
EU Organization
Turksat Uydu Haberlesme ve Kablo Tv Isletme A.S.
Members
- Dr. Ahmet YAPICI
- Prof. Dr. Tunc MEDENI
- Murat TOSUN
- Ertugrul SARUHAN
- Ali KAHVECI
- Salih AKDAS
- Necmi SENGUL
- Emine YITIM
US Organization
Pathways to Right-Of-Ways Inc.
Members
- Odie DANCER
- Prof. Dr. Tolga Ihsan MEDEN
Project Overview
G-SIGN-IP develops a blockchain- and AI-powered platform enabling secure cross-border authentication, authorization, and patent application management between Türkiye and the United States.
The system modernizes the patent submission process through decentralized data exchange, smart contracts, and AI-assisted likelihood scoring—supporting NGI Sargasso’s mission to build trustworthy, interoperable digital infrastructures.
Challenge
Patent filing between Türkiye and the U.S. is complex, slow, and highly fragmented.
Key barriers include:
- Centralized, non-interoperable systems prone to manipulation or access issues
- Lack of trust in cross-border data sharing
- Low international patent filing rates from Türkiye (~200 U.S. filings per year)
- Limited awareness about IP procedures
- Absence of predictive, data-driven tools supporting patent applicants
These gaps create friction, discourage innovators, and limit global IP participation.
Methods and approaches
Blockchain Infrastructure
- Ensures tamper-proof storage and decentralized verification of patent data
- Smart contracts automate application steps
- Renewable-energy-powered servers (100% solar) reduce carbon footprint
Artificial Intelligence Layer
- Trained on real patent datasets
- Performs similarity analysis, categorization, and likelihood-of-success scoring
- Uses optimized models (Qwen3 & PatentSBERTa) with reranking for high-accuracy inference
User-Friendly Web Portal
- Applicants can submit, track, and manage patent applications end-to-end
- Administrators can review, approve, reject, and provide feedback
- Real-time uptime monitoring ensures 99.5%+ availability
Similar Patent Search Engine
- Provides real-time prior art retrieval through basic and advanced search modes
- Allows exporting results and reviewing related documents
Key Achievements
All 10 KPIs were successfully achieved, including:
- 100% renewable-energy hosting
- Completion of blockchain APIs and smart contract infrastructure
- AI model training & full integration into pilot
- Scalability validation (2 → 6 replicas)
- Login under 5 seconds; blockchain write operations under 30 seconds
- 99.5%+ system availability (100% during monitored period)
- Successful public pilot deployment: https://gsign.turksat.com.tr/
Additional accomplishments
- Patent education resources created (copyright, patent flow, trademark)
- Conference paper submitted and accepted (ÜNAK 2025)
- International presentation at ISEF 2025
- Extensive stakeholder interviews (academia, industry, students, TTOs)
- Open-source release: https://github.com/Turksat/g-sign-ip
Impact & Results
Scientific Impact
- Demonstrates real-world integration of blockchain + AI for secure cross-border digital services
- Provides reproducible architecture for sovereign data exchange
- Introduces predictive analytics into patent assessment
Economic & Institutional
- Enhances collaboration between Türksat, U.S. partners, universities, and TTOs
- Supports a future increase in U.S.-filed Turkish patents
- Establishes foundations for future commercialization (LLC structure under evaluation)
Societal Impact
- Promotes digital inclusion and trust
- Reduces fraud and identity theft risks
- Opens pathways for future e-government services (e.g., G-SIGN-EE, G-SIGN-DW)
Publications and Open-Source Contributions
- Conference Paper: G-SIGN Model for Secure Data Transfer (ÜNAK 2025)
- International presentation at ISEF 2025
- Educational patent resources (provisional vs non-provisional, USPTO guidance)
- Public GitHub repository with source code and pilot documentation: https://github.com/Turksat/g-sign-ip
Future directions
Potential extensions include: