Crypto
Securitize sues tZERO in Delaware to block tokenization patent enforcement
The filing seeks a non-infringement declaration and an injunction after a cease-and-desist set a June 18 deadline.
Start hereSecurity tokens embed transfer and control rules so regulated constraints are enforced at mint, transfer, burn, and approval time.

Security-token “self-custody” can still include identity gates, issuer recovery powers, and broker-dealer possession rules that limit transfers.

ERC-3643 gates transfers with onchain identity validators, while ERC-1400 authorizes transfers with offchain keys plus partitions and document links.

Most systems keep KYC off-chain but put eligibility claims on-chain so tokens and apps can block transfers to ineligible wallets.
The filing seeks a non-infringement declaration and an injunction after a cease-and-desist set a June 18 deadline.