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The recent buzz around Non-FungibleTokens (NFTs) has created a wealth of both opportunity and legal issues. Intellectual Property and Contract law are fascinating for their legal complexities and their adaptability to modern times.
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The auction of NFT ( non-fungibletokens ), which we addressed in this post , comprising wearable works of digital art, has revolutionized the trademark industry. apareció primero en Intellectual and Industrial Property Blog - Garrigues. Isabel Pascual de Quinto Santos-Suárez.
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