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.

Artistic Work 144

Artistic Work Artwork Public Domain Intellectual Property 144

IIPRD

MARCH 1, 2023

Introduction A fundamental postulate of Intellectual Property Rights is due recognition and benefits to creators, innovators, and artists over tangible creations of their original ideas. This theory prescribes that artists have inalienable rights over their artwork upon its creation.

Artwork 98

Artwork Intellectual Property Journalism Copyright 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 59