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EUIPO on trade marks and designs in the metaverse

The IPKat

Over the past few years, there has been an increased interest in the metaverse (see IPKat posts here ) and NFTs , non-fungible tokens (see IPKat posts here ). Challenges involving designs in the metaverse were also addressed. The speakers were Kelly Bennett and Thom Clark from the Legal Department. see here ).

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EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report # 4 – "IP Code-Breaking in the Era of AI Advancements"

The IPKat

Hugh provided an overview of trade mark protection for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). downloadable digital music files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs] ), whilst other classes would apply depending on the items authenticated (e.g., clothing authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs] in class 25).

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Tokenization of intellectual property for IP rights management

The IPKat

Interest in blockchain technology, tokens, and IP, continues apace. Consider the recent WIPO webinar , "Blockchain Whitepaper for IP Ecosystems", at which the view was expressed that the future of IP management rights could include a solution that utilizes tokens, and, in particular, non-fungible tokens.

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Never too Late: If you missed the IPKat last week!

The IPKat

Below is a recap of the latest news from the Kat-world to keep you fresh and cool:- Trade Marks The European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently issued some guidance notes on its approach to classifying items relating to virtual and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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Inside Arbitration: Cyber disputes – are there borders in the blockchain?

Herbert Smith Freehills

This poses fundamental questions for legal systems designed for conventional businesses with connections to physical locations. For example, Nifty had promoted an NFT-related webinar hosted by a group based in London. In this new world, transactions and services are conducted in a borderless, decentralised manner. Who are your users?

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