Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Here are the biggest trademark stories of 2022 that we have been following at EMP&A. And the number of active trademark registrations in the USPTO database is larger than ever. All Mariah Carey wanted for Christmas was a trademark registration. The application was initially approved and published for opposition in June 2022.

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Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens All Rights Reserved False Advertising 130

SpicyIP

MAY 18, 2022

Hermes has sued a Californian artist, Mason Rothschild, for his “MetaBirkins” digital artworks alleging trademark infringement. The Indian Trade Marks Registry is also seeing activity under classes 9, 35 and 41 for registration of trademarks in relation to ‘downloadable virtual goods’ and online virtual services.

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Non-Fungible Tokens Trademark Artwork Art 122

The IPKat

APRIL 19, 2023

The IPKat is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriend Paolo Maria Gangi (Studio Gangi) on a recent case addressing the legal nature of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). When a name expires, the original token attached to that name cannot be traded any longer but technically still exists in the blockchain.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. NFTs are unique tokens based on blockchain technology and used as digital assets. His NFT sales have reportedly surpassed $1.1

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Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands 62

LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. NFTs are unique tokens based on blockchain technology and used as digital assets. His NFT sales have reportedly surpassed $1.1

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Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Intellectual Property Branding 52

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

In 2022, “Gucci” and “Roblox” opened a permanent “Gucci Town” as part of their ongoing partnership. Importance of Registration of Trademarks in the Metaverse Businesses may now reach a larger audience, increase their digital footprint, and increase profits by utilising the Metaverse.

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Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands 83

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. The Specific Chinese Name for NFTs. They sold out within roughly 20 minutes.

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IP Ownership Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Law 109