2021 Advertising Contracts Derivative Work 
Kluwer Copyright Blog
JUNE 19, 2023
Specifically, a group called Spice DAO purchased an NFT displaying a copy of filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowsky’s ‘Dune’ for $3 million, assuming it would grant them the ability to produce derivative works, such as an animated Dune series. Valid Transfer of Rights?
The IPKat
JUNE 27, 2022
On 24 June 2022, BAYC sued Ryder Ripps, a conceptual artist and NFT creator for trade mark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, cybersquatting and other cause of actions before the Central District of California. This is a U.S federal court which has jurisdiction in the case pursuant to Title 28 of the United States Code.
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LexBlog IP
APRIL 13, 2022
Although none has reached a resolution, these private civil actions highlight various legal theories of liability that could arise when participating in the NFT market, including claims for copyright infringement, trademark infringement, breach of contract and violations of securities laws. Copyright Claims: Roc-A-Fella Records Inc.
IP Tech Blog
MARCH 18, 2022
Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. Rothschild began selling his METABIRKINS NFTs in December 2021. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks. His NFT sales have reportedly surpassed $1.1
Technology & Marketing Law Blog
OCTOBER 19, 2021
It’s not possible to “trespass” an intangible asset; any legal protection for the asset comes from contract law (but the plaintiffs gave a license) or IP law, such as copyright law, which the plaintiffs aren’t invoking. Implied-in-Law Contract/Unjust Enrichment. Are we really doing this again?
LexBlog IP
MARCH 18, 2022
Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. Rothschild began selling his METABIRKINS NFTs in December 2021. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks. His NFT sales have reportedly surpassed $1.1
Copyright Lately
OCTOBER 25, 2021
The good news is after the holiday was effectively ruined last year, we’re more or less back in business in 2021. ” They argued that had Twain really written the book, Clemens’ estate would own the copyright and Harper would have the exclusive right under contract to publish it. It’s Halloween time again!
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