The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

There has obviously been a considerable amount of excitement around non-fungible tokens (NFTs) over the last few years and some interesting developments in the last few months. Recently, I spoke in the PRS London Members' Day panel about NFTs, alongside Cliff Fluet (Lewis Silkin) and Mike Walsh (Serenade).

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The IPKat

APRIL 19, 2023

The IPKat is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriend Paolo Maria Gangi (Studio Gangi) on a recent case addressing the legal nature of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The legal nature of an NFT In each NFT there is a non-fungible token created by the smart contract and an image (e.g.,

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TorrentFreak

JULY 1, 2022

Eager to cash in on the non-fungible token (‘NFT’) boom, as widely reported in the media, Quentin Tarantino recently announced plans to auction off seven ‘exclusive scenes’ from the 1994 motion picture Pulp Fiction in the form of NFTs,” the complaint read. The tweets are also listed as infringing examples in the legal paperwork.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have become a buzzword in recent years. By purchasing an NFT one only purchases an actual digital token that normally contains a link to or a copy of a digital artwork. Crucially, the ownership of an NFT does not equate to ownership of an underlying asset.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 17, 2021

With that in mind, we now have something called non-fungible tokens or NFTs. Top marketing places include: OpenSea – Built on ERC-721 and ERC-1551 non-fungible token standards – the largest marketplace for creator-owned digital goods – easy onboarding experience for new users – create your own storefront.

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The IPKat

JUNE 27, 2022

A digital file (an artwork, a song, etc.), The only thing that an NFT can certify is that a specific non-fungible token, containing a specific digital file linked to it, has been created with a unique transaction (having its own timestamp) by an identified blockchain address (i.e. Ether (USD 1+ million).

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IP Whiteboard

JUNE 7, 2021

NFT stands for non-fungible token. Non-fungible basically means unique. By way of comparison, a $10 note is an example of a fungible asset, because it can be replaced with another $10 note, or two $5 notes. NFTs have a variety of uses which extend far beyond digital artwork. We’re glad you asked.

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Traverse Legal Blog

AUGUST 15, 2022

An NFT or “non-fungible token” is a digital asset that links ownership to unique digital items. Non-fungible tokens have been designed to give you ownership of something that cannot be replicated or copied. Any individual can buy an artwork print, but only one person owns the original piece.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 29, 2022

Today we are going to talk about NFTs or non-fungible tokens. If you’re selling a digital rendition of a piece of artwork, you will mint an NFT, which will then attach to that particular piece of digital art. You’re getting a license to use, copy and display this item. Ownership of NFTs.

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Copyright Lately

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Depending upon which side of the fence you’re sitting on, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are either the greatest economic innovation of the twenty-first century or the biggest grift since Lyle Lanley sold Springfield a monorail. A used copy will set you back $1.09; for reasons unknown, a new copy is going for $113.03—In

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Traverse Legal Blog

AUGUST 15, 2022

The basic explanation is that an NFT, or “non-fungible token” is a digital asset that links ownership to unique digital items. Non- fungible tokens have been designed to give a person ownership of something, kind of like modern day digital collectibles. What are NFTs? NFT Technology. NFTs in Video Games.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

NFTs, which stand for “ Non-Fungible Tokens ,” must first be understood in order to comprehend what “fungible” means. A commodity is said to be fungible in economics if it can be exchanged for another unit of the same commodity without losing any value. Conclusion.

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) continue to be popular. Copyright: NFTs are closely related to artworks that are the subject to copyright and related rights protection. Introduction. NFT creation, investment, sale, and ownership interest exists in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. It starts with the Chinese translation of Non-Fungible Tokens. The Specific Chinese Name for NFTs. They sold out within roughly 20 minutes.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2022

An NFT or “non-fungible token” is a digital asset that links ownership to unique digital items (songs, pictures, videos, tweets and items in online games or virtual worlds) that cannot be replicated or copied. Almost anything can be turned into a non-fungible token. NFTS in the Metaverse.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

What is the difference between “fungible” and “non-fungible”? Like a Bitcoin or Dogecoin, a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) is a digital asset that has been certified as authentic on a Blockchain ledger. Because NFTs are often digital artworks, it helps to think in terms of art.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Another layer of complexity arises from the unique characteristics of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which have become the metaverses digital asset backbone. Smart contracts embedded within NFTs, for example, cannot always prevent unauthorized copying or redistribution of the underlying digital assets.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

Principal Cynthia Walden and Associate Sarah Kelleher discuss the non-fungible token (NFT) trend across the fashion industry and what this digital arena means for trademark protection and enforcement. PDF copy available. Read the full article on World Intellectual Property Review.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

billion in sales in 2021 alone, the non-fungible token (“NFT”) has recently undergone a dramatic rise in prominence in the cryptoverse, similar to the “crypto summer” of 2017-18 or the “DeFi summer” of 2020. By: Joshua Durham. With an astounding $17.7 What is the (Legal) Bottom Line?

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

” So although it was the NFTs themselves that garnered prices comparable to real-life luxury handbags, Hermès’ infringement claim necessarily had to center around unauthorized use of the mark for the underlying artwork.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token and an NFT is a unique digital asset. The non-fungible nature of the asset means that it is non-interchangeable and the metadata attributed to each NFT is distinctive such that it may be used to verify the inimitability of a given asset. What are NFTs?

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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. Subscribe to copyright for original videos, audio recordings, pictures, writing, and artwork. Obtain legal ownership verification. Make intangible assets.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. It starts with the Chinese translation of Non-Fungible Tokens. The Specific Chinese Name for NFTs. They sold out within roughly 20 minutes.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Apart from this, Non-Fungible Tokens, the brainchild of Kevin McCoy and Anil Dash, is a unit of data stored in a digital ledger that certifies that the digital asset is unique and is hence non-interchangeable. NFTs may be represented in the form of memes, artworks, or videos.

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The IPKat

MARCH 2, 2023

the artwork linked to the NFT) representing Hermès Birkin although, in the Metabirkin collection and contrary to the physical Hermés product, the bags are depicted as fur-covered). the artwork) is, in fact, negligible while the value of the NFT is its value as a symbol of luxury and as a form of investment.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Image by Tumisu via Pixabay Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are altering society’s notion of digital ‘ownership’ and redefining the common perspective on distribution of original works to consumers by introducing scarcity to the digital realm.

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IPilogue

JULY 8, 2022

While the law of ARR is no longer a novel idea in the legal world, the importance of protections for an artist’s fair share of profits is ever-increasing as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) become mainstream.

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IP and Legal Filings

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs is the latest trend that has taken the world of art and technology by storm. Many aspiring artists have now started converting their physical and digital artworks into NFTs and putting it up for sale, with many making considerable profits. Introduction. What are NFTs and how do they work?

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IIPRD

JANUARY 18, 2022

Recently, a new trend of merging of blockchain technology with creative intellectual property via non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) had taken place. The idea has spread across all market sectors, and now luxury fashion retailers have joined the tokenization bandwagon. Introduction. What are NFTs?

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 20, 2022

The last couple of years has seen the emergence of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) as an important medium for the creation, sale and collection of art, with numerous instances of big money purchases of NFTs. The reproduction right includes the right to prevent the copying of the underlying work in any manner.

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Intepat

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Among these virtual assets are NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), which can be described as real-world items transformed into digital tokens that can be traded in virtual marketplaces. NFTs are unique digital tokens that represent ownership of specific digital assets. Income generated through NFTs is taxed at 30%.

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Intepat

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The rise of digital assets and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) adds new dimensions to the field of IP valuation. Digital assets encompass a wide range of online-based entities, from virtual real estate and digital artwork to domain names and software applications. Additionally, U.S.

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