The IPKat

JUNE 27, 2022

On 24 June 2022, BAYC sued Ryder Ripps, a conceptual artist and NFT creator for trade mark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, cybersquatting and other cause of actions before the Central District of California. A digital file (an artwork, a song, etc.), This is a U.S Ether (USD 1+ million).

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The IPKat

JANUARY 18, 2023

The claim is for trade mark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, cybersquatting, and other cause of actions before the Central District of California. What is really interesting is that the smart contract does not contain a link to the image but rather a link to a JSON file.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

Digital assets can be protected by IP and have always been capable of being licensed or assigned via a contract, or protected as a trade mark. There have also been complaints where creators have tried to NFT their own creativity but by doing so have breached a contract.

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43(B)log

JULY 20, 2022

Chiusa also has a registration for a brochure, stating that he created “text, photograph(s), [and] artwork on p.1” This text contained “some creative elements that are plausibly entitled to protection, such that outright copying would be prohibited.” 1” therein. They did not do so here, so the court dismissed the trade dress claims.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

There are several reasons why intellectual property (IP) may be particularly helpful in this digital age, including: Avoid having your original material copied. Social media influencers sign contracts with businesses to promote their products by providing original content for such brands. Obtain legal ownership verification.

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