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IP STRATEGY

Intellectual property protection for the “Noah’s Ark Platform” project

Document № NK-LEGAL-D5-001/2026 Date: 1 May 2026 Rightsholder: Kagirov Abdul-Khakim Akhmadovich (Aslan Kaa)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The intellectual property of the “Noah’s Ark” project is the principal intangible asset that Kagirov A-Kh. A. contributes to the joint venture with the Armenian partner bank (60% share). The target international IP valuation — US $100,000,000 (ASPIRATIONAL), several times the starting operational expenses (US $1.2M), creating a collateral base for raising debt financing.

This strategy sets out a four-layer IP protection system:

1. Copyright — covering the text of all documentation (concept, whitepaper, speech, presentations, financial model), with registration in Russia, Armenia, and WIPO;
2. Trademarks — “Noah’s Ark”, “Noah’s Ark Platform”, “Noyan Tapan Platform”, Nice classes for financial, IT, and educational services — filed with Rospatent, AIPO, USPTO, EUIPO, WIPO;
3. Patent applications — on the business method of the 21-step process, in the US, EU, Russia, Armenia, China, India, Brazil;
4. Domain names — a portfolio of 30+ domains in key TLDs.

1. INVENTORY OF PROTECTED IP OBJECTS

1.1 Copyrighted works

Protection tactics: - All documents carry a copyright notice in the form prescribed by the Universal Copyright Convention (Geneva, 1952): © Kagirov Abdul-Khakim Akhmadovich, 2026; - Digital signatures and timestamps via deposit services (RAO, n’RIS, Webhash, Glennon Cyber); - Automatic protection under the Berne Convention in 181 member countries; - Additional registration with the Russian Authors’ Society and the Armenian IP Agency.

1.2 Trademarks

Important note following the anti-plagiarism re-audit 2026-05-11 (Whitfield, Audit_1): direct conflicts have been identified on the wordmarks “Noah’s Ark” / “Ноев Ковчег” / “Noyan Tapan”. Before filing, the following is required:

1. Trademark clearance search via CompuMark / Corsearch (US $6–10k) across all priority jurisdictions;
2. Consideration of alternative wordmarks with higher distinctiveness — current names have known conflicts;
3. Strategy decision: either retain “Noah’s Ark” as a “family of close marks” (at the risk of refusal in several key jurisdictions), or switch to a more defensible wordmark with “Noah’s Ark” used as a descriptive sub-brand.

Identified conflicts on existing wordmarks:

Revised wordmark portfolio (post clearance search):

Execution priorities: 1. Clearance search via CompuMark/Corsearch (US $6–10k, 4–6 weeks) 2. Wordmark selection based on clearance results 3. Filing via the Madrid Protocol at WIPO with a base registration in Russia or Armenia — one application covering 130 countries 4. Parallel national registration in the US and EU for direct priority 5. Budget — US $40–60k over 5 years (plus US $6–10k for clearance)

Nice classes (International Classification of Goods and Services):

Registration tactics: - Filing via Madrid Protocol at WIPO with a base registration in Russia or Armenia — one application covering up to 130 countries; - Parallel national registration in the US and EU (for direct priority); - Budget for the portfolio — approximately US $40–60k over 5 years; - Priority claim retained in all applications to defend against squatting.

1.3 Patent applications (business methods and technical solutions)

Important note following the legal re-audit 2026-05-11 (Whitfield + Khachatryan, Audit_1 and Audit_4): the original drafting envisaged 4 patent applications. Following the anti-plagiarism and regulatory review P4 has been EXCLUDED (cross-jurisdictional KYC mapping is not patentable anywhere — Alice/§101 in the US, EPC Art. 52 in the EU, RF Civil Code Art. 1350); P1 requires substantial rewriting into technical novelty (a business method in the current drafting would be rejected under Alice/§101 with >85% probability); P3 is revised taking into account specific prior art Chainlink/Pyth/RedStone; P2 — the single strong candidate for direct filing.

Filing tactics (revised):

• Phase 1 (M0–M2): Freedom-to-Operate search via a patent attorney (Cabinet Lavoix Paris / Marks & Clerk London / Gorodissky & Partners Moscow), budget US $20–35k. Aim — confirm P2 novelty + rewrite P1 + revise P3.
• Phase 2 (M2–M4): PCT applications on P2 (priority) + revised P1 + P3. PCT budget — US $18–25k for 3 applications. Priority date is set by filing date (NOT retroactive to 1 May 2026).
• Phase 3 (M30–M32): National phases in the US, EU (EPO), Singapore, Russia, Armenia. Budget US $150–350k for 3 applications × 5 jurisdictions.
• P4 IS NOT FILED. The KYC flow is kept under a trade-secret regime (internal know-how) — protected via NDAs + sealed source code repositories.

Realistic timeline: the first PCT — M4 (August 2026), not “1 May 2026” as in the original. The 1 May 2026 priority date is invalid — a new filing with the actual date is required.

Coverage in diaspora-important countries: USA, France, Canada, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, Iran, Lebanon (where large Armenian communities exist — even if commercial litigation is unlikely, brand-copying defence is required).

1.4 Domain names

Core project domains (priority registration):

Defensive registrations (anti-cybersquatting):

Initial portfolio registration budget — US $3–5k/year.

1.5 Know-how (trade secrets)

Objects not subject to public disclosure and protected as trade secrets:

• Internal financial models with detailed sensitivities
• Owner KYC scoring algorithms
• Algorithms for selecting objects financed from the Fund
• Internal Pool audit procedures
• Contact databases of potential diaspora investors
• Pre-agreement understandings with potential partner banks
• Insider risk assessments on specific projects

Protection measures: - The trade-secret regime is enacted by the rightsholder’s internal order; - NDAs with all potential partners and employees before disclosing any such information; - “Need-to-know” access segmentation; - Technical measures (encryption, audit log).

2. INTERNATIONAL IP VALUATION

2.1 Aim of the valuation

To obtain an independent internationally recognised IP valuation for: - contribution to the JV’s charter capital with the partner bank (60% Kagirov share); - collateral for debt financing; - demonstrating the seriousness of the project to investors and regulators.

2.2 Valuer tender

Selection criteria: - International recognition (IVS — International Valuation Standards); - Experience in fintech and crypto-asset valuation; - Experience in Armenia or the CIS; - Cost; - Timeline.

Short list of potential valuers:

Tender procedure: 1. Detailed RFP describing the valuation object and requirements; 2. Distribution to at least 4 firms; 3. Proposal collection over 30 days; 4. Comparative analysis; 5. Engagement of the winner; 6. Documentation preparation for the valuer (4–6 weeks); 7. Valuation work (8–12 weeks); 8. Final report (in English; for charter-capital contribution — also in Russian/Armenian with a notarised translation).

Indicative valuation budget: US $40–80k.

2.3 Valuation methodology

The valuer will apply several approaches in combination:

1. Income approach — DCF based on expected IP licensing income, JV profit share, expected IPO/exit;
2. Market approach — comparison with comparables (Plaid, Ripple, Chainalysis, Coinbase, other fintech);
3. Cost approach — cost of re-creating the IP from scratch.

Final valuation — a weighted combination of the three approaches with weight justification.

2.4 Use of the valuation

After receiving the report: 1. IP contribution to the JV charter capital at the valuation agreed with the partner bank; 2. Use of the valuation to obtain a bank credit line against the IP capital; 3. Inclusion in investor materials for future funding rounds; 4. Annual external audit of the valuation.

3. NDA REGIME AND LICENCE MANAGEMENT

3.1 Standard partner NDA

Before disclosing any non-public project information (detailed financial models, technology solutions, negotiating positions, contact lists) Kagirov A-Kh. A. (or the JV in due course) signs a standard NDA with the potential partner, including:

• definition of confidential information;
• term (5 years from signing);
• limited use (only for evaluating cooperation);
• non-disclosure to third parties;
• liability for breach (a pre-agreed liquidated damages amount + right to seek injunction);
• applicable law (RA or RF at choice) and jurisdiction.

3.2 Licensing policy

After Phase 1 (a successful pilot) Kagirov A-Kh. A. as the IP rightsholder may:

1. Grant the JV an exclusive licence to use the IP in Armenia (part of the JV incorporation terms);
2. Grant limited licences to other countries (Georgia, Kazakhstan, EAEU, EU, Gulf states) — for model rollout:
   • royalty 1.5–3% of GMV (Gross Merchandise Value) of each regional operator;
   • or a one-off licensing fee + lower royalty rate;
   • or a share in the regional operator’s charter capital + royalty;
3. Open licensing — NOT envisaged for commercial use, but permitted for educational and academic purposes with the rightsholder’s permission.

3.3 Licensing infrastructure

A subsidiary IP holding in a favourable jurisdiction (Cyprus, Switzerland, the UAE, Singapore) is established to: - hold the international IP portfolio; - manage licences to regional operators; - collect royalties; - optimise international taxation.

This structure is implemented in Phase 2 (after the model has been proven).

4. ENFORCEMENT

4.1 Monitoring

Regular monitoring (quarterly): - Search engines (Google, Yandex) for use of “Noah’s Ark” in financial products; - Trademark databases (USPTO, EUIPO, WIPO Madrid, Rospatent, AIPO) for registration applications; - Crypto tokens and DeFi projects for similar branding; - Social networks, messengers (Telegram channels) for account squatting.

Monitoring budget: US $5–10k/year using automated services (CompuMark, Corsearch, Brand24).

4.2 Response

Escalation on identifying an infringement: 1. Cease and desist letter — notice to the infringer to stop; 2. WIPO UDRP complaint — for cybersquatting of domains; 3. Complaints to social networks and app stores — on infringing accounts and apps; 4. Lawsuit in a national court — for serious infringements (counterfeit, smart-contract copying, use in public financial activity).

4.3 Legal partners

A network of partner law firms in key jurisdictions for rapid response:

5. IP STRATEGY BUDGET (YEARS 1–3)

These costs are recouped via: - brand protection and prevention of copying losses; - creation of a collateral base for financing (IP in charter capital); - a basis for licensing income in Phases 2 and 3.

6. KEY PRINCIPLES OF THE IP STRATEGY

1. Concentration of rights in one hand — all rights to the project up to Phase 2 belong solely to Kagirov A-Kh. A. After Phase 2 — they pass to a dedicated IP holding under his control.

2. Multi-layer protection — copyright (fast, cheap, wide) + trademarks (brand) + patents (business method) + domain names + know-how.

3. International coverage — without “Armenia only” or “Russia only” limitation; a global portfolio is laid down from the start in key jurisdictions.

4. Early deposit — all artefacts carry timestamps and copyright notices from the moment of creation (1 May 2026), establishing proof of priority.

5. Strict NDA regime — disclosure of any non-public information only after signing an NDA with the partner.

6. Exit readiness — the IP portfolio is built so as to be ready for sale (transfer) as a single lot or by separate assets at future IPO or strategic exit.

7. CHAIN-OF-TITLE: DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE OF THE RSFSR → NOAH’S ARK DERIVATION

A new section added following the anti-plagiarism re-audit 2026-05-11 (Eleanor Whitfield, Audit_1).

The “Noah’s Ark Platform” was created as a derivative work based on the RSFSR model (Russian Service for Financing Social Development), the presentation of which (РСФСР_6.pptx) is owned by Kagirov Abdul-Khakim Akhmadovich. Before serious Big4 / IFC / EBRD due diligence, the chain of title — the chain of rights in the original material — must be documented.

7.1 Requirements for the chain-of-title affidavit

Minimum documentation pack for sole authorship of РСФСР_6.pptx:

1. A notarised affidavit by Kagirov A-Kh. A. of sole authorship of the RSFSR presentation (as of its creation date), confirming the absence of co-authors, sponsors, customers, or third-party rights.
2. Deposit at RAO (Russian Authors’ Society) — official deposit certificate with timestamp.
3. Additional deposit at n’RIS (Russian Notary Registry of Intellectual Property) or Webhash — to reinforce the evidentiary base.
4. A derivation entry in the present A_Concept document with the explicit statement: “Adaptation of the RSFSR model for the Republic of Armenia, source — Kagirov A-Kh. A., original author”.
5. A similar derivation affidavit for the “Noah’s Ark” platform itself (Center Group Company via RA-Holdco — sole rightsholder of the derivative work).

7.2 Budget and timeline

• Notary (Moscow, RF) + WIPO assistant: US $500–1,500
• RAO deposit: US $200–500 per artefact
• n’RIS / Webhash deposit: US $100–300 per artefact
• Total: US $2,000–5,000 for the full chain-of-title pack
• Timeline: 2–3 weeks from initiation

7.3 Legal effect

Following chain-of-title completion: - Any claim dispute over rights to the RSFSR or Noah’s Ark is reviewed under the presumption of sole authorship by Kagirov A-Kh. A.; - In Big4 due diligence at the IP valuation or Series A stage — the IP portfolio passes standard checks without additional chain questions; - In regional licensing (Georgia, Kazakhstan, the EU) — licence agreements rely on a confirmed chain.

Rightsholder’s signature: _______________________ Kagirov A-Kh. A. (Aslan Kaa) Date: “” ______ 2026

© Kagirov Abdul-Khakim Akhmadovich, 2026. Document NK-LEGAL-D5-001/2026. All rights reserved under the Universal Copyright Convention (Geneva, 1952) and the Berne Convention (1886). Reproduction and distribution are prohibited without written consent of the rightsholder.