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First duel between NFTs and copyright before the Spanish courts: NFTs 1 – Authors 0

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Technically, from a copyright perspective, the NFTs were derivative works of the Paintings (underlying works), since the former included major copyrightable elements of the (previously created) latter. More from our authors: International Cybersecurity and Privacy Law in Practice, Second Edition by Charlotte A.

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[Guest post] Archival Authenticity or Iconic Copies? Some IP Thoughts on Dolce & Gabbana’s SS23 Collection Curated by Kim

The IPKat

Some IP Thoughts on Dolce & Gabbana’s SS23 Collection Curated by Kim Kardashian, and other Fashion Heritage at Fashion Week By Felicia Caponigri During Milan Fashion Week held last week, the Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana debuted their Spring/Summer 2023 ready-to-wear collection. As in the U.S.,

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IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

IP Tech Blog

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. The exclusivity of exploitation is key to the success of a limited-edition collectible. Is this the same in the US and China? If yes, under what circumstances? The United States.

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NFT Update:  5 Recent Lawsuits Show a Glimpse into Future Legal Battles Involving NFTs 

LexBlog IP

According to Miramax, the creation of the NFTs constituted copyright infringement because they were unauthorized derivative works of Pulp Fiction. [23] On February 9, 2022, Rothschild file a motion to dismiss the Complaint, arguing that he had “every right to make and sell art that depict branded products.” 53]. * * *.

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IP Protection of NFTs: A Comparative Look at the US and China

LexBlog IP

In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners. The exclusivity of exploitation is key to the success of a limited-edition collectible. Is this the same in the US and China? If yes, under what circumstances? The United States.

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