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NFTs: New Frontiers for Trademarks

IP Tech Blog

Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. While NFT-related marks are clearly protected under US law, the laws of other countries might differ. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks.

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NFTs: New Frontiers for Trademarks

LexBlog IP

Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. While NFT-related marks are clearly protected under US law, the laws of other countries might differ. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks.

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How to Avoid Pitfalls on the Way to Decentralized Disney

Copyright Lately

Just don’t forget about real world copyright law. ? It would have taken a bit of due diligence, but not much. Want to Create New Derivative Works? NFT enthusiasts envision a fictional world of fan-owned creative properties and character crossovers. Definitely. The warning signs were all there.