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Trademarks and the Metaverse: Imaginary Rights or Real Wrongs?

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Trademarks and the Metaverse: Imaginary Rights or Real Wrongs? World over companies are rushing to protect their trademarks in the online, virtual environment – the metaverse. In the US too, several companies are protecting their trademarks for similar goods and services. Aparajita Lath. Image from here. Application date.

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The EU resolves doubts surrounding the protection of trademarks in relation to NFTs

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The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has issued its guidelines on the classification of goods and services relating to NFTs, establishing the bases to approach the legal challenges resulting from their registration and the scope of protection afforded to owners. The EUIPO’s guidelines as from 2023.

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Breaking: Italian court grants first injunction against NFTs infringing trademark rights

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The Court of Rome sets a landmark precedent by granting an injunction against the creator of NFTs displaying images of a football player, reproducing without authorization the registered trademarks owned by Italian football club Juventus FC. Background. Key legal takeaways.

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New edition of the Nice classification

Olartemoure Blog

A new edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services for the Purposes of the Registration of Trademarks (“Nice Classification”) will enter into force on January 1st, 2023. Choosing the correct set of classes for products and services is one of the crucial aspects of Trademark protection.

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NFT Trademark Filings Soar in 2021

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In 2021, trademark filings for non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) reached a record high. The high volume trademark filings represent explosive interest in the new digital asset economy, digital art, and Web3. How Many NFT Trademarks Were Filed in 2021? Trademark Filing Month.

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Trade Marks in the Virtual World: Is your Business Well Meta-Versed in Emerging Technology?

LexBlog IP

Introduction Digital technologies such as the metaverse, non-fungible tokens ( NFTs ), blockchain and augmented realities are directly influencing how we cultivate and protect various forms of intellectual property, including trade marks.

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How can Fashion Brands feel more protected in the Metaverse?

Olartemoure Blog

The online clothing, the virtual versions of the items, are in the form of what is known as NFTs (non-fungible tokens). Considering that there isn’t yet metaverse registrations for brands, what can they do to feel more protected? Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). By: María Alejandra Pava Trademarks Director.