Remove 2016 Remove Artwork Remove Copyfraud Remove Copyright Infringement
article thumbnail

Analysing the Intersection of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Intellectual Property Rights

IP and Legal Filings

NFTs may be represented in the form of memes, artworks, or videos. In 2016, the USPTO rejected Bitcoin’s trademark application. Copyright that subsists on a digital artifact is not transferred to the buyer upon purchase unless a specific clause that states otherwise is inserted.