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APRIL 13, 2022

Introduction - THE METAVERSE: A GENERAL OVERVIEW - Although it may seem that the Metaverse is a new catchphrase, which is further emphasised and made more popular in the technology space with the rebranding of Facebook as Meta, the original version of the Metaverse was created as far back as 2003 by Philip Rosedale and was called “Second Life”1 , a (..)

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JD Supra Law

JANUARY 16, 2023

NON-FUNGIBLE TOKENS AND TRADEMARK INFRINGEMENT: WHERE DOES THE LAW STAND? This case is an important one to follow because it will likely shape the course of how intellectual property law will apply to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). District Court for the Southern District of New York.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The dispute began last year when Tarantino announced that he would sell several non-fungible tokens (NFTs) based on the film Pulp Fiction. Next up today, CBC News reports that, In Canada, the government is taking steps to introduce resale rights for artists in the country’s copyright law.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

First off today, Meghann Cuniff at Law & Crime reports that Miley Cyrus is the latest celebrity to face a lawsuit from New York photographer Robert Barbera, causing her to join the ranks of Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) provide new avenues of investment and secured lending opportunities for borrowers and lenders alike but also raise number of legal considerations. By: Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.

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Plagiarism Today

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

First off today, Samantha Handler at Bloomberg Law reports that the film studio Mirimax has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against director Quentin Tarantino over Tarantino’s plans to release of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) related to the film Pulp Fiction. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

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Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

MAY 30, 2022

One of the biggest stories of 2021 in the ever evolving world of distributed ledgers and crypto currencies has been the rise of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). A Non-Fungible Token or NFT is a programmable digital unit of value which is recorded on a digital ledger. Introduction. What is NFT?

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“Chinese Trademark Office” or “the Office”) has recently approved a slew of marks filed for non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) and other goods and services for use in the metaverse.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 25, 2024

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Copyright Office have published the results of their joint study on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and intellectual property (IP). By: AEON Law The Report was created in response to a June 2022 request from Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

million in damages for copying Bored Ape’s Non-Fungible Token (NFT) art. By: AEON Law A federal district court judge has ordered a conceptual artist and his partner to pay more than $1.5 Plaintiff Yuga Labs, Inc.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 10, 2021

As we have previously written, non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, present novel challenges and opportunities for intellectual property holders. NFTs continue to make waves, even as there is much speculation about their long-term future. By: Sunstein LLP

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 8, 2022

On November 23, 2022, the US Patent & Trademark Office and the US Copyright Office announced that they are seeking public input on intellectual property (IP) considerations related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). By: McDermott Will & Emery

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 27, 2024

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have reshaped our socio-legal understanding of "property." NFTs, however, have played a major role in shifting our valuation of assets beyond the physical realm, extending instead to the recognition of digital property rights in the non-physical (cyber) space.

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Bobo Vieri during his Juventus tenure Can the unauthorized production (minting), advertising, and offer for sale of a non-fungible token (NFT) infringe one’s own trade mark rights? Not too long ago the EUIPO also issued its own guidance on Virtual goods, non-fungible tokens and the metaverse (Katpost here ).

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are the latest development in disruptive blockchain technology innovations, this time in the world of digital art, collectibles, and even luxury goods.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

NFTs are an attempt to enforce decentralization, ownership tracking, and value storage, while also making the lawful owner’s claim to the original work visible in the event of duplication. Concerns have been expressed regarding the legal status and the authenticity of such tokens, especially in India. General Law.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 12, 2021

Carolyn Toto recently joined host Joel Simon on his Industry Insights podcast continue the discussion of non-fungible tokens, related IP ownership issues and more. Joel Simon: Our discussion today is part of a series on non-fungible tokens, known as NFTs. Carolyn, with the large sums of money.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Director Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 Pulp Fiction, considered among the most influential films in modern history, has emerged as a test case of sorts for issuing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that relate to a copyright-protected work.

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Copyright Office issued a Federal Register Notice (Notice) announcing the offices’ joint study of intellectual property (IP) issues related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the U.S. By: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

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IP Watchdog

JULY 2, 2022

Can something called a “Bored Ape” be embodied in a non-fungible token (NFT) and be associated with smart contracts? How could this present unique and challenging issues regarding copyright law?

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JD Supra Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

In recent years, companies in each of these industries have embraced a technology known as non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. What do fast food, art, and sports have in common? By: Vinson & Elkins LLP

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 21, 2022

A New York federal court has ruled that a non-fungible token (“NFT”) for a digital image similar to a Birkin handbag may be an “artistic” work for purposes of determining whether the NFT infringes the Birkin trademark and other IP rights. By: AEON Law collectively, “Hermes”).

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MAY 1, 2024

A New York federal judge has said the Los Angeles-based designer behind the "MetaBirkins" non-fungible token can provide permission to a Swedish museum to display his trademark-infringing artwork, despite an injunction barring him from promoting or selling the NFTs.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 10, 2021

NFT's have reignited and expanded the market for digital art. When Hollywood director Quentin Tarantino tried to create an NFT project using intellectual property owned by the studio, the reaction from the execs was less than enthusiastic. By: Jaburg Wilk

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 21, 2022

Introduction to NFTs- Throughout 2021 and 2022, Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have increasingly grown into public awareness. By: Braumiller Law Group, PLLC People often hear about NFTs through collectible projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club, CryptoPunks, and World of Women.

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IP Watchdog

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Luxury fashion brand Hermès won their trademark lawsuit against Mason Rothschild, the creator of the non-fungible tokens (NFT) MetaBirkins, on Wednesday. The trial was the first legal case that tested the bounds of artistic expression in NFTs against the country’s intellectual property laws.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 20, 2022

Nike has sued the StockX platform for trademark infringement because the platform minted, marketed, and sold non-fungible tokens (NFTs) using Nike trademarks. By: AEON Law As The Verge reported.

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SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

She works in a law firm that advises technology companies. Class 9: Virtual two wheelers; virtual motorcycles; virtual scooters; virtual three wheelers; virtual electric vehicles; virtual gaming studio, virtual gaming parlour, downloadable multimedia files containing artwork, text, audio and video files and non-fungible tokens.

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JD Supra Law

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In yet another example of the law trying to keep up with technology, the U.S. Mason Rothschild that examines traditional trademark concepts in connection with non-fungible tokens, or “NFTs.”. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a decision in Hermès International, et al. By: Stinson LLP

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Intellectual Property Brief

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The recent buzz around Non-Fungible Tokens (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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JD Supra Law

APRIL 27, 2023

On January 26, 2023, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) conducted a public roundtable, during which various attorneys and industry experts discussed their thoughts on the intersection of patent law with non-fungible tokens (NFTs). By: ArentFox Schiff

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JD Supra Law

JULY 11, 2022

With a market capitalization forecast of over $35 billion for 2022, there is no question that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are hugely popular. Despite this, the intellectual property rubric underlying these NFT offerings are inconsistent, confusing, and in many cases in conflict with applicable law.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 19, 2022

Overview Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) continue to generate significant commercial value for brands through the licensing or transfer of intellectual property and commercial rights. This is part 4 of our IP Update series exploring the evolving landscape for Internet, Digital Media and e-Commerce. By: Smart & Biggar

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JD Supra Law

MAY 9, 2022

As we’ve explained before, a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) isn’t a form of intellectual property (IP). By: AEON Law Instead, it’s more like a receipt for a unique item of IP, to show that you own it – like a pink slip for a car or the deed to a house.

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JD Supra Law

AUGUST 2, 2021

Latham & Watkins lawyers discuss the emerging technology of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), including how they function and their various legal implications in the US, UK, and APAC.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 12, 2022

Last month, our post about art NFTs and the DMCA highlighted the distinction between non-fungible tokens and the copyrighted works they represent. By: Proskauer - Blockchain and the Law

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