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First duel between NFTs and copyright before the Spanish courts: NFTs 1 – Authors 0

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Mango, in turn, sustained in its defence that (i) as the rightful owner of the physical Paintings, it was entitled to display them in public, and that (ii) the creation of digital works (i.e. Therefore, the moral right of “disclosure” had already been exhausted. an exploitation that caused them no harm).

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Using that classic piece of art on a book cover: Grr…

The IPKat

Beyond the obvious attempt to draw a connection between the artwork and the book based a shared sense of the "classical", the artwork also seeks to evoke a more specific connection with the contents of the book. But what about the use of the artwork on assorted items of commerce? You can't judge a book from its cover".

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Spanish Court finds that virtual exhibition of NFTs based on paintings is "harmless use"

The IPKat

Background As previously reported by the IPKat last year, VEGAP, a collective management organisation for intellectual property rights in Spain, brought a claim against Punto Na SA, the IP holding company for the well-known clothing brand Mango, seeking compensation in respect of the alleged infringement of copyright in certain artworks.

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

IP and Legal Filings

Parallel to this, Non-Fungible Tokens, often known as NFTs, have seen tremendous growth as more and more people enter the market. v] Prior to the development of NFTs, artists depended on non-traditional legal and financial frameworks to drive the art market.

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What Protects The Intellectual Property Created By Artists Or Designers?

Intepat

Further, the Copyright protects the following types of original artwork. Therefore, it is advised that fashion designers register their artwork following the rules of the Designs and Copyright law. This means protecting significant rights to their original works. a collage, sculpture, photograph , or graphic work; 2.

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Analyzing relationship between Contemporary art and Intellectual Property Rights

IIPRD

Introduction Over $67 billion USD was transacted in the worldwide contemporary art market in 2018, an increase of nearly $3 billion USD from the previous year’s value. One of the law’s most distinctive features is its protection of the authors’ moral rights, which ensures that creators of all kinds of art may lay claim to their work.

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What Protects The Intellectual Property Created By Artists Or Designers?

Intepat

Therefore, it is advised that fashion designers register their artwork in accordance with the rules of the Designs and Copyright law. This means protecting significant rights to their original works. Design Rights. This comprises: Using the © symbol on your artworks such as paintings, drawings, sculptures, etc.