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[Guest post] Can the owner of an artistic work convert it into an NFT for its use in the Metaverse?

The IPKat

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? of the Museum District and uploaded on the OpenSea marketplace. 5/08, paragraph 56; C?435/12,

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Choosing the Right Intellectual Property Protection

IIPRD

All the creations of the human minds such as designs, inventions, artistic works, names, symbols, etc. It helps in building brand identity, goodwill and consumer trust. Key Features: Registration of PV is mandatory under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001.

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Protecting Fashion or Stifling Innovation

IIPRD

Introduction The Indian fashion market is pegged at an impressive value of $50 billion, out of which 10% consists of international luxury brands. [1] It is here that the distinction between ‘design’ in the Designs Act and ‘artistic work’ in the Copyright Act becomes relevant. Infringement Of IPR – Design or Artistic Work?

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (July 26 – August 1)

SpicyIP

India’s Accession to the Locarno Agreement: Amendments to the Design Rules, 2001 & Other Impacts. India formally acceded to the Locarno Agreement on June 7, 2019, and subsequently, the Design Rules, 2001 were amended in January 2021. Fonts and Typefaces: Are they Copyrightable?

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