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The first NFT copyright infringement decision handed down in China

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Given the rapid growth of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market, it was just a matter of time until a court recognised the labyrinth of intellectual property difficulties that surrounded the distribution and sale of NFT digital works. If it fails to do so, the NFT platform may face copyright infringement penalties.

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The first NFT copyright infringement decision handed down in China

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

Given the rapid growth of Non-Fungible Token (NFT) market, it was just a matter of time until a court recognised the labyrinth of intellectual property difficulties that surrounded the distribution and sale of NFT digital works. If it fails to do so, the NFT platform may face copyright infringement penalties.

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What legal lines can’t NFTs cross? The Nike v StockX lawsuit may provide answers

IPilogue

On February 3 rd 2022 Nike Inc. sued StockX LLC for trademark infringement, false designation of origin, trademark dilution, and related causes. Nike alleges that StockX is selling unauthorized non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) of Nike sneakers. These issues are novel in their involving the metaverse. The Nike Suit.

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A Brief Thematic Review of Non-Fungible Tokens and their Copyright

IP and Legal Filings

Due to the recurrent copyright difficulties, which have a significant impact on an individual’s business interest, it is imperative to preserve the ownership rights of digital works. One such area where copyright violations are common is the internet. iii] NFTs are limited to having a single owner.

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Can We Reexamine the Role of Blockchain in Copyright Now?

Plagiarism Today

Support derivative projects from the community pic.twitter.com/g4QnF6YZBp — Spice DAO (@the_spice_club) January 15, 2022. However, those familiar with copyright law, immediately began to point out flaws in the plan. Though some artists did manage to capitalize, NFTs quickly became a haven for selling pirated and infringing works.

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How can Fashion Brands feel more protected in the Metaverse?

Olartemoure Blog

The virtual universe Decentraland hosted in March 2022, the first Metaverse Fashion Week which was a success, as it featured more than 70 brands, artists and designers. The online clothing, the virtual versions of the items, are in the form of what is known as NFTs (non-fungible tokens).

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Trade Marks in the Virtual World: Is your Business Well Meta-Versed in Emerging Technology?

LexBlog IP

Introduction Digital technologies such as the metaverse, non-fungible tokens ( NFTs ), blockchain and augmented realities are directly influencing how we cultivate and protect various forms of intellectual property, including trade marks. physical) marks.