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A Brief Thematic Review of Non-Fungible Tokens and their Copyright

IP and Legal Filings

Such works of art benefit the creator, and they are protected by the law of intellectual property. v] Prior to the development of NFTs, artists depended on non-traditional legal and financial frameworks to drive the art market. vii] NFTs are prone to “copyfraud” and other violations of the moral rights of the inventor. [vii]

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Analysing the Intersection of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Intellectual Property Rights

IP and Legal Filings

NFTs are digital assets that are represented by art, memes, collectible videos, and music pieces. The NFT space also serves as a breeding ground for copyfraud and copyright infringement. Several individuals have been held for falsifying copyright ownership over a work that exists in the public domain.