IP Whiteboard

JUNE 7, 2021

NFT stands for non-fungible token. Non-fungible basically means unique. By way of comparison, a $10 note is an example of a fungible asset, because it can be replaced with another $10 note, or two $5 notes. IP owners should also clearly address revenue sharing issues in the licensing agreement.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This article provides a brief overview of the use of Creative Commons licensing in relation to NFTs based on the Creative Commons’ FAQ page linked above. Creative Commons Licensing. NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have become a buzzword in recent years.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

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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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of copyright and trademark laws that might apply to your NFT. Are NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) Considered Intellectual Property? What is a Non Fungible Token?

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Traverse Legal Blog

AUGUST 15, 2022

An NFT or “non-fungible token” is a digital asset that links ownership to unique digital items. Non-fungible tokens have been designed to give you ownership of something that cannot be replicated or copied. An NFT shows proof of ownership for a digital object. What are NFTs?

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 16, 2022

” NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have seen both big sales and big business in the past year. They are essentially a receipt that is placed on the blockchain that allows a purchaser to claim “ownership” over that particular NFT. It’s an attempt to add scarcity to digital goods.

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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 29, 2022

Today we are going to talk about NFTs or non-fungible tokens. One of the big problems with the NFT marketplace, where NFTs are both sold and purchased, is that the platform doesn’t provide any licensing language for the digital asset that the owner attaches to the NFT. What are you licensing?

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Traverse Legal Blog

AUGUST 15, 2022

The basic explanation is that an NFT, or “non-fungible token” is a digital asset that links ownership to unique digital items. Non- fungible tokens have been designed to give a person ownership of something, kind of like modern day digital collectibles. NFT Technology. NFTs in Video Games.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Unlike certificates, for example, tokens can be transferred between users globally without any intermediary involvement, which can reduce transaction time and costs. Blockchain-based transfers also make it easier to track ownership and automate the transfer of assets, leading to more liquidity, transparency, and accessibility.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Image by Tumisu via Pixabay Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are altering society’s notion of digital ‘ownership’ and redefining the common perspective on distribution of original works to consumers by introducing scarcity to the digital realm.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Today, we’re going to talk about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In this video, we will also examine the legal strategies each project got right on trademark registration and copyright licensing. Your NFT drop will license your copyright-protected digital asset (i.e., Learn more about NFT licensing.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

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. A token could be already issued when you apply for an industrial IP (e.g.,

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Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 2, 2022

NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), for example, were originally billed as a way for digital artists to create scarcity and enable them to charge more for “unique” works. For example, blockchain could be used to record that someone obtained a license to use a song in a video. It’s a simple idea, but one that hasn’t taken off yet.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

There has obviously been a considerable amount of excitement around non-fungible tokens (NFTs) over the last few years and some interesting developments in the last few months. Digital assets can be protected by IP and have always been capable of being licensed or assigned via a contract, or protected as a trade mark.

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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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Traverse Legal Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

Today, we will be talking about NFT non-fungible token licensing. The token goes onto the blockchain, indicating ownership rights and potentially royalty rights for future transfers of the NFT, but not the underlying digital asset. nThe book and the copyright ownership are two distinct things.

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TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The fleeting non-fungible token (NFT) craze showed that some people are willing to pay vast amounts of money for digital assets that are not guaranteed to retain their value. In addition to the ‘collectible’ aspect, NFTs can also be used as proof of ownership or access.

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LexBlog IP

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”).

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This burgeoning genre is not only pushing the boundaries of artistic expression but also challenging the established norms of copyright ownership. This blog post embarks on a comprehensive journey to unravel the complex issue of copyright ownership in AI-generated art. Copyright laws are designed to safeguard the rights of creators.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

In May 2021, a phenomenal IPilogue submission by Keir Strickland-Murphy (Osgoode Law ‘22) touched on the recent boom of Non- fungible Tokens. In this piece, I will recapitulate Strickland- Murphy’s exploration of IP ownership of Non-fungible Tokens and expand on recent developments since May.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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. physical) marks.

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The IPKat

JUNE 27, 2022

Consequently, the definition of NFTs as “certificate of authenticity” or “certificate of ownership” is not accurate. Secondly, and coherently with trade mark and unfair competition cause of actions, the entire complaint is built around the idea of Ripps misleading consumers, damaging BAYC value and profiting from BAYC’s goodwill.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. It starts with the Chinese translation of Non-Fungible Tokens. Ownership and Enforcement. Copyright Ownership. The United States.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services. Market Reach & Presence.

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

But in this sphere of metaverse and blockchain currencies, the Ethereum blockchain has gained skyrocketing popularity with the evolution of Non-Fungible Tokens. NFTs have indeed transformed the world of digital assets and ownership, with sales as high as $2.47bn only 6 months into 2021. IP Implications under NFTs.

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Fish & Richardson Trademark & Copyright Thoughts

JUNE 16, 2022

Principal Cynthia Walden and Associate Sarah Kelleher discuss the non-fungible token (NFT) trend across the fashion industry and what this digital arena means for trademark protection and enforcement. NFTs are data units stored on a blockchain used to transfer ownership of physical items or digital media with smart contracts.

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IIPRD

JUNE 9, 2024

This will give recognition to those persons and provide them with ownership rights for that intellectual activity. The Judicial POV There have been various representative cases that are widely known for utilizing third-party content about copyright without genuine permission or license.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

billion in sales in 2021 alone, the non-fungible token (“NFT”) has recently undergone a dramatic rise in prominence in the cryptoverse, similar to the “crypto summer” of 2017-18 or the “DeFi summer” of 2020. Larva Labs (the creators of CryptoPunks) employs the Dapper Labs NFT License.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

MARCH 29, 2022

Along with these evolutions in the digital space, forms of investment and ownership are also advancing to make use of these technologies. NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token and an NFT is a unique digital asset. Essentially, an NFT is a digital token that can serve as a certificate of ownership. What are NFTs?

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The IPKat

JANUARY 2, 2022

The dispute raised questions about a long-debated issue, namely the unauthorized use of images first posted on Instagram and other social media platforms (particularly in light of social media platforms' terms and conditions that allow authors to grant an implied license to repost their works on the platform).

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) continue to be popular. NFT creation, investment, sale, and ownership interest exists in Indonesia and elsewhere in the world. These classifications are then used, among other things, to establish what business licensing is necessary for a given industry. Introduction.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

It is essentially a transaction ledger that is open and decentralized, so anyone, with proper access credentials, can view the ledger to the authenticity of whatever is being transferred and the chain of ownership. What is the difference between “fungible” and “non-fungible”? IP and NFT.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

However, in order to have legal proof of ownership, it is always advisable to register for copyright registration. If the Artist had registered his work as Copyright, he would have had legal proof of ownership in this situation. Obtain legal ownership verification. Even a tweet is protected as a literary work under copyright.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. It starts with the Chinese translation of Non-Fungible Tokens. Ownership and Enforcement. Copyright Ownership. The United States.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

NFTs are units of data stored on a blockchain that signify ownership of (supposedly) unique digital media items. Licensing of rights: How should IP rights in the associated asset be licensed in an NFT context? They are sold and/or traded in connection with “smart contracts” that govern the terms of transfer.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

For undisputed ownership of virtual designs, Intellectual Property (IP) laws must be thoroughly handled with. Contrary to trademarks, copyrights do not need to be used in commerce for the owner to be able to enforce their ownership. However, in order to file a lawsuit of infringement, copyright registration is required.

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IIPRD

OCTOBER 17, 2022

It identifies the product of that company and recognizes its own and gives some rights to ownership that can be enforced. One of the benefits of owning a patent for AR/VR is licensing is revenue, but identifying potential licensees may present a challenge. It also protects the product from unauthorized use by a third party.

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