Artwork Contracts Derivative Work Public Domain 
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.
IP and Legal Filings
JANUARY 23, 2023
NFTs are governed by smart contracts, which divide ownership and limit transferability. Blockchain technology allows smart contracts to operate, ensuring the integrity of all sent and received data. [iv] When someone mints an NFT on a public domain, they could falsely claim to be the owner of the original artwork’s copyrights.
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