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NFTs: promisingly transformational, yet fraught with IP pitfalls – Part I

Kluwer Copyright Blog

The ‘ Dune’ scenario is a well-known ‘tale of crypto folly’ featuring NFT purchasers who failed to exercise appropriate due diligence in determining what rights are granted when procuring an NFT.

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Don’t Get  Sued! Copyright Essentials Every AI Startup Should Know.

LexBlog IP

For instance, a permissive license like MIT allows others to do almost anything they want with your project, whereas a more restrictive license like GPL requires any derivative work to be open-sourced. Proactively protecting your work is a legal necessity and a strategic move that can add value to your startup.

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Don’t Get  Sued! Copyright Essentials Every AI Startup Should Know.

Traverse Legal Blog

For instance, a permissive license like MIT allows others to do almost anything they want with your project, whereas a more restrictive license like GPL requires any derivative work to be open-sourced. Proactively protecting your work is a legal necessity and a strategic move that can add value to your startup.