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Protecting Your Insurance Brands in the Metaverse

JD Supra Law

Insurance has the potential to play a significant role in the metaverse, which is often defined as an immersive environment designed to be an extension or replica of the real world. By: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

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Brands to the Metaverse and Beyond! Part 1…

The IPKat

We’ve had Decentraland’s ‘ Metaverse Fashion Week ’, where attendees could buy wearable NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens, non-interchangeable digital assets stored on a blockchain), PrettyLittleThing’s first virtual model (launched to a mixed reaction), and the entry of Shiba Inu coin ('SHIB' – an alternative to Dogecoin) into the Metaverse.

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Hermès’ Challenge of ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs Foretells Future Trademark Litigation Trends

IP Watchdog

The ongoing “MetaBirkin” lawsuit is unusual, however, in that it involves a designer brand and two of the latest, trending topics – non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse.

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Rakoff Excludes Warhol Expert From 'Metabirkins' NFT Trial

IP Law 360

An expert on Andy Warhol's art will not be permitted to testify at trial on behalf of a Los Angeles designer whose "Metabirkins" non-fungible tokens are alleged by luxury brand Hermes International to infringe trademarks protecting its pricey Birkin handbags, Manhattan U.S. District Judge Jed S.

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How can Fashion Brands feel more protected in the Metaverse?

Olartemoure Blog

Fashion is not the exception , and different brands have become involved in the meta world. The virtual universe Decentraland hosted in March 2022, the first Metaverse Fashion Week which was a success, as it featured more than 70 brands, artists and designers. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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Copyright Laws & Trademark Infringement for NFTs

Traverse Legal Blog

Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of copyright and trademark laws that might apply to your NFT. Are NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) Considered Intellectual Property? What is a Non Fungible Token?

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How NFTs Work In Gaming: A Developer’s Perspective

Traverse Legal Blog

An NFT or “non-fungible token” is a digital asset that links ownership to unique digital items. Non-fungible tokens have been designed to give you ownership of something that cannot be replicated or copied. Non-fungible tokens are a relatively new thing and even newer in the gaming industry.