The IPKat

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Now, a further development on IP and NFTs comes from Spain, as Katfriend Mercedes Morán Ruiz (CEDRO) reports: Can the owner of an artistic work convert it into an NFT for its use in the Metaverse? Pending that, this cat lover (and dog lover, and also lover of NFTs) wonders about the following few issues. 5/08, paragraph 56; C?435/12,

Artistic Work 144

Artistic Work Artwork Public Domain Art 144

IIPRD

MARCH 1, 2023

The general position in intellectual property laws states that upon the assignment of the copyright by the artist over his artwork to another legal entity, the artist cannot enjoy any economic benefits attached to the artwork. Furthermore, the resold artwork should be sold for a sum exceeding at least Rs.10,000

Artwork 98

Artwork Intellectual Property Journalism Moral Rights 98

SpicyIP

MARCH 11, 2024

The plaintiff has registered its “Social” trademark and states to have invested considerably in its advertisement from 2001-2023. The Court also took note of the defendant’s applications for identical trademark and artistic work, despite the plaintiff’s prior registrations for lack of bona fides.

Trademark 59

Trademark Registration Copyright Patent Application 59