IPilogue

APRIL 11, 2022

Dirk Visser of Leiden University moderated this discussion on non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) and intellectual property (“IP”), which featured three speakers— Richard Lehv , Alexandra Giannopoulou , and Andres Guadamuz —who discussed different aspects of NFTs through their individual presentations.

Non-Fungible Tokens 106

Non-Fungible Tokens Cease and Desist Intellectual Property Artwork 106

Plagiarism Today

MARCH 9, 2022

As such, the new LimeWiere will not be a file sharing network, but a marketplace for Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), initially focusing on music. The company ceased operations after the RIAA sent them a cease and desist letter. However, that reputation may be even worse with the music industry.

Cease and Desist 216

Cease and Desist Non-Fungible Tokens Music Plagiarism 216

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

. “Eager to cash in on the non-fungible token (‘NFT’) boom, as widely reported in the media, Quentin Tarantino recently announced plans to auction off seven ‘exclusive scenes’ from the 1994 motion picture Pulp Fiction in the form of NFTs,” the complaint reads.

Copyright Infringement 137

Copyright Infringement Non-Fungible Tokens Copyright Cease and Desist 137

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The fleeting non-fungible token (NFT) craze showed that some people are willing to pay vast amounts of money for digital assets that are not guaranteed to retain their value. The recording industry group has already sent DMCA takedowns and cease and desist letters targeting unauthorized music-inspired NFT projects.

Non-Fungible Tokens 93

Non-Fungible Tokens Cease and Desist Intellectual Property Law Copying 93

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The non-fungible token (NFT) rage shows that people are willing to pay vast amounts of money for a digital gimmick, that may or may not retain its value. The anti-piracy group, which is known to go after traditional pirate sites and services, sent a cease and desist letter to the music NFT platform HitPiece.

Music 139

Music Non-Fungible Tokens Cease and Desist Copyright 139

The IPKat

JANUARY 2, 2022

A recent example of how the metaverse will include digital fashion is the conflict between Hermès and MetaBirkins over allegedly trademark-infringing non-fungible tokens ("NFTs") that were marketed as MetaBirkins without Hermès' permission. Julie Zerbo tells the rest of the story on The Fashion Law.

Blogging 126

Blogging IP Non-Fungible Tokens Cease and Desist 126

SpicyIP

AUGUST 22, 2022

Non-fungible tokens (‘NFTs’) have occupied a significant space in current legal discourse, in no small part due to the numerous legal questions that have emerged in their wake. Hermes, the owner of the Birkin trademark and trade-dress in USA, promptly sent OpenSeas a cease-and-desist notice. 1125(c).

Trademark 130

Trademark Fair Use Registering Trademarks Non-Fungible Tokens 130