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Should I File Trademark Applications to Cover My Brands in the NFT/Metaverse/Virtual Worlds Space?

JD Supra Law

Trademark filings in the metaverse and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) space are a hot topic these days in the media and IP Bar, and many brand owners are asking themselves whether it’s time to join in or risk being left behind. By: Lathrop GPM

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First-of-Its-Kind Lawsuit Pitting Claims of Artistic Expression Involving NFTs Against Trademark Rights Should Have All Mark Owners Considering New Trademark Applications

JD Supra Law

Regardless of whether your business has any current plans to develop digital goods, including “non-fungible tokens” (NFTs), a recent verdict in a first-of-its-kind case involving trademark rights and digital assets should have all brand owners considering whether to secure new trademark registrations. By: Bodman

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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. There are not many trademark cases that are of equal interest to high fashion, the art world and cutting-edge tech.

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Trade Marks in the Virtual World: Is your Business Well Meta-Versed in Emerging Technology?

LexBlog IP

Introduction Digital technologies such as the metaverse, non-fungible tokens ( NFTs ), blockchain and augmented realities are directly influencing how we cultivate and protect various forms of intellectual property, including trade marks. physical) marks. It will be worthwhile keeping a watchful eye on the outcome of this one.

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Top Trademark Trends of 2021 (Meta TMA edition)

Erik K Pelton

2021 was a busy year in the world of trademarks. The biggest individual brand story of the year was Facebook’s announcement of its new META brand. Trademark filings related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) exploded in 2021. Top Trademark Trends of 2021. By Erik Pelton®. Mega META announcement. NFT trademarks.

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Brand Protection in the Metaverse: What Brands Need to Know

Corsearch

For brands and rights holders, these technologies mean a change in consumer behavior, a shift towards more immersive digital engagement with their customers, and an array of new business opportunities. This represents a unique opportunity for brands to reach a highly engaged user base. What Are Examples of Metaverse Platforms?

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Trademarks and the Metaverse: Imaginary Rights or Real Wrongs?

SpicyIP

Class 9: Virtual two wheelers; virtual motorcycles; virtual scooters; virtual three wheelers; virtual electric vehicles; virtual gaming studio, virtual gaming parlour, downloadable multimedia files containing artwork, text, audio and video files and non-fungible tokens. Application date. Description (shortened). Feb 25, 2022.