IP Law 360

JANUARY 2, 2024

District Judge Jed Rakoff has concluded that a Los Angeles speculator's non-fungible tokens appeared to be "valueless items," deciding he couldn't use them as collateral to cover a $133,000 jury verdict he lost to the Hermes brand in a trademark case.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

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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Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

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. All industries are starting to grasp this and are getting involved in it.

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 30, 2023

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. Rakoff held Monday.

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Traverse Legal Blog

AUGUST 15, 2022

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.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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. However, we’re already observing complex IP and brand protection challenges, and it’s important businesses plan their strategies carefully.

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services. IP Challenges in the Metaverse.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”).

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IP Intelligence

APRIL 26, 2022

While last year’s theme focused on IP for small businesses , the focus this year is on celebrating youth-led innovation and creativity. Today’s youth are increasingly creating IP-protected content. This is reason enough to dedicate this year’s World IP Day to helping young people find out how IP rights can support their goals.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 26, 2022

While last year’s theme focused on IP for small businesses , the focus this year is on celebrating youth-led innovation and creativity. Today’s youth are increasingly creating IP-protected content. This is reason enough to dedicate this year’s World IP Day to helping young people find out how IP rights can support their goals.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Securing IP rights As of September 2022, there have been more than 23,000 trademark filings across the globe that include NFTs or non-fungible tokens in their description. The USPTO received most of the applications covering 37% of all the requests for a trademark registration covering NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Trademark Office is trying to help brand owners keep up with the ever-evolving labyrinth of brand protection by including the emerging NFT technology. The descriptions of these goods and services (also known as the identification) are crucial to effective brand protection.

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IPilogue

JULY 23, 2021

Here are my top ten IP-related podcast picks (in alphabetical order): . “C C elebrities Sued f or Posting Images of Themselves ” by The Briefing by the IP Law Blog . The IP law blog, published by Weintraub Tobin and hosted by intellectual property attorneys Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo, delves into IP issues in the news.

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LexBlog IP

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

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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The IPKat

JULY 11, 2021

Trade Marks The Fashion Law blog reported on the on-going trade mark feud between Kanye West’s Yeezy brand and the US-based retail corporation Walmart. Other Non-fungible tokens (NTFs) are more and more discussed in connection with their IP implications. The current battle is over a U.S.

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IP Law 360

MARCH 29, 2023

The French luxury brand Hermes is accusing the legal team behind the "MetaBirkin" line of non-fungible tokens of continuously trying to litigate their trademark dispute "in the press," during and in the wake of losing a jury verdict in the case a month ago.

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Corsearch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

In this article, we explore the process of registering trademarks containing holiday names, examine the trademark activity that surrounds Valentine’s Day, and point to why it is important to monitor and protect your IP online. A trademark is not just a means of securing and protecting a brand name, it is also a valuable business asset.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 2, 2022

We say goodbye to 2021 with the most interesting posts and articles from the surrounding IP blogs of the past week! Creator Mason Rothschild revealed in an open letter to Hermès, which he posted on his Instagram account on December 22, that he received a cease-and-desist letter from the French luxury goods brand.

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IPilogue

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Now make it digital, cover it in fur and sell it as a non-fungible token (NFT) called “MetaBirkin” for at least 3.8 Hermès argued that Rothschild’s usage of “MetaBirkin” was akin to a trademark, namely to “brand a product line, and to attract public attention and signify source.” Ethereum (about $6900 Canadian).

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 8, 2022

Today, we’re going to talk about non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These NFT drops offer valuable learning lessons which every NFT project, brand, and company must consider before launching their NFTs project. These two projects offer a roadmap for any company, brand, or agency looking to launch an NFT project.

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IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. First, NFT’s have enormous significance in the IP world. Brand owners have already begun to catch up.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 1, 2022

Some IP owners may be hesitant to take the jump, wondering how the metaverse is or will be relevant to their business; others are already investing in “goods” and services in the metaverse. Many IP owners have discovered unauthorized use of their brands in the metaverse. eth or [brand].crypto crypto domain?

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IP Intelligence

JUNE 1, 2022

Some IP owners may be hesitant to take the jump, wondering how the metaverse is or will be relevant to their business; others are already investing in “goods” and services in the metaverse. Many IP owners have discovered unauthorized use of their brands in the metaverse. eth or [brand].crypto crypto domain? .

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IIPRD

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

But in this sphere of metaverse and blockchain currencies, the Ethereum blockchain has gained skyrocketing popularity with the evolution of Non-Fungible Tokens. Non-Fungible Tokens mainly refer to digital files of various digital as well as physical goods and creations that are stored as tokens and can be traded easily.

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IP Tech Blog

JANUARY 4, 2023

The emergence of blockchain-supported Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has captured the interest of the entertainment and business worlds in the past couple of years. In turn, this attracts interest from businesses ranging from fashion and sports brands, sport teams, designers, game developers, and other content owners.

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Erik K Pelton

DECEMBER 20, 2022

IP Cases Abound at the Supreme Court. Besides Mariah, there were many other celebrity trademark stories this year, as more an more celebrities launch more and more brands. Carey may still be able to use the phrase even without registration. Celebrity trademark messes. Metaverse and NFT Filings Decrease.

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The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

There has obviously been a considerable amount of excitement around non-fungible tokens (NFTs) over the last few years and some interesting developments in the last few months. Digital assets can be protected by IP and have always been capable of being licensed or assigned via a contract, or protected as a trade mark.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 18, 2022

NFTs (non-fungible tokens, not thoroughbreds) were not a disappointment but instead were all the rage for holiday giving this year, including offerings from brands such as Adidas and Balmain x Barbie. And we might see you there!

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 20, 2022

NFTs ( Non-fungible token ) are digital assets that represent tangible or intangible items, built on existing or newly-created blockchain networks. Since each NFT has a unique encoding, unlike cryptocurrencies with fungible properties, its denomination is based on the quantity and uniqueness of each item. Introduction.

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IPilogue

JUNE 21, 2022

Nike alleges that StockX is selling unauthorized non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) of Nike sneakers. Nike has taken steps to venture into the metaverse, having acquired RTFKT Studios, an NFT-creator company, in hopes of combining blockchain technology with sneaker culture and fashion by selling Nike’s own digital tokens.

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IP and Legal Filings

JANUARY 31, 2023

[Image Sources : Istock] Metaverse- a Magnet to Fashion Brands Virtual worlds provide fashion brands with the opportunity to significantly cut down on the excessive resource consumption of lifestyle and create sustainability. For undisputed ownership of virtual designs, Intellectual Property (IP) laws must be thoroughly handled with.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. First, NFT’s have enormous significance in the IP world. Brand owners have already begun to catch up.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Non fungible tokens (NFTs) , the latest vehicle for capturing, linking to and licensing intellectual property. The tokenization of digital files so that a single owner of that file can be recorded on the blockchain and identified is an important breakthrough in IP protection. . You bought a Bored Ape NFT.

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LexBlog IP

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Transfers of rights: How does the transfer of an NFT impact IP rights in the associated asset? Licensing of rights: How should IP rights in the associated asset be licensed in an NFT context? Infringement of rights: What is the appropriate infringement analysis where an NFT is associated with an asset covered by third-party IP?

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

Why Does Web3 matter for Copyright and IP Lawyers? Blockchain and decentralized ledger technologies offer some powerful functionalities that could be relevant to the functioning of IP rights. Individuals can then download various applications created by third-party brands and developers and run such “super-apps” locally (i.e.,

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 19, 2022

This is a ‘one of kind’ video series on token squatting. I am doing this series because I have been unable to find any other comprehensive content on the web or youtube that lays out a detailed and viable playbook for brands and celebrities to protect their names, slogans, and marks against Web3 cybersquatting.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The last miscellany post of 2022 contains some announcements for the blog's contributors as well as some IP news and four professional opportunities - which you should definitely look out for in January! He is based in London and hopes to specialise in trade marks and brands. Your grounding in IP Law 2. His name is Benjamin Goh.

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