Lit Ledger - Digital Rights Tracking

Authors and publishers struggle to manage the complex web of ownership and licensing rights associated with intellectual property. This often results in disorganized spreadsheets, missed contract rene...

The global publishing market is vast, with authors and publishers searching for solutions to simplify rights management. In the US alone, the publishing industry's revenue reached $25 billion in 2020....

Starting with a well-designed, user-friendly MVP focused on contract management and reminders is feasible. Existing APIs make integrating with digital calendars and popular contract databases straight...

There's a growing shift towards digital publishing and self-publishing, compounded by an increase in independent authors entering the market. As these trends accelerate, the demand for streamlined rig...

This solution fits authors, literary agents, and publishers who regularly deal with managing multiple contracts and rights. They need an efficient system to handle the complex requirements of intellectual property management.

Online author forums and writer communities highlight continuous discussions about the challenges of managing intellectual property. The absence of a dedicated, comprehensive digital solution signifies a substantial need in this space.

Existing tools typically cater to large enterprises and lack affordability for solo authors or small publishers. Furthermore, they often require extensive customization, which isn't feasible for indiv...

Start by developing a basic prototype with core functionalities like contract storage and deadline reminders. Validate by recruiting beta users through author and publisher forums....