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Top Trademark Trends of 2021 (Meta TMA edition)

Erik K Pelton

An expungement proceeding allows for cancellation, in whole or in part, of a trademark registration between three and ten years old if the mark has never been used in commerce with some or all of the registered goods and/or services. Trademark filings related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) exploded in 2021. 2011: [link].

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Top Trademark Trends of 2022

Erik K Pelton

And the number of active trademark registrations in the USPTO database is larger than ever. Additionally, since late December 2021, when new procedures went into effect, the USPTO has received around 100 expungement petitions and about 100 re-examination petitions to get rid of registrations for marks that are allegedly not in use.

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Trademarks And the Metaverse

IP and Legal Filings

Importance of Registration of Trademarks in the Metaverse Businesses may now reach a larger audience, increase their digital footprint, and increase profits by utilising the Metaverse. The trademark registration safeguards the owner’s rights and establishes the business’s legal standing.

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Who Owns the Copyright in AI-Generated Art?

Intepat

AI-Generated Art: Where Artistry Meets Algorithms Before diving into the intricacies of copyright registration /ownership, let’s set the stage by understanding the birth of AI-generated art. In 2011, wildlife photographer David Slater captured a monkey selfie, which gained widespread attention online.

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