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What legal lines can’t NFTs cross? The Nike v StockX lawsuit may provide answers

IPilogue

sued StockX LLC for trademark infringement, false designation of origin, trademark dilution, and related causes. Nike alleges that StockX is selling unauthorized non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) of Nike sneakers. StockX Vault NFTs. Anita Gogia is an IPilogue Writer and an incoming 2L JD Candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School.

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Kobe Bryant Estate Files for Numerous Trademarks Associated with Apparel and Footwear

The IP Law Blog

On or around March 23, 2021, Kobe Bryant, LLC filed applications for numerous trademarks related to logos or terms associated with Kobe and his family. So, if one were speculating, you might assume that Kobe Bryant, LLC is looking to launch its own brand of apparel. My bet is on the former. It’s quite frustrating.

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IP and NFTs: Where are We?

LexBlog IP

Miramax, LLC v. February 2022: Nike sues online retailer StockX for trademark infringement based on StockX’s sale of NFTs for limited edition Nike sneakers that include images of the sneaker. StockX LLC , Case No. On September 8, 2022, the parties filed a notice of settlement. Tarantino , Case No. Nike, Inc.

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

IP Tech Blog

As companies are utilizing NFTs for their businesses, trademark protection may be an additional mechanism for protecting NFTs. In response, the production company Miramax sued Tarantino for copyright and trademark infringement. StockX LLC. Companies have begun to use NFTs for their business purposes. Business Use.

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

LexBlog IP

For NFTs that have to do with an indicator of a company’s trademark, the Lanham Act may provide protection to an NFT as well. As companies are utilizing NFTs for their businesses, trademark protection may be an additional mechanism for protecting NFTs. StockX LLC. A major pending case is Tarantino v. Business Use.

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

LexBlog IP

On August 6, Roc-A-Fella filed an amended complaint, naming GoDigital, a company to which Dash allegedly granted the right to license Reasonable Doubt to certain websites, as a co-defendant. [13] Copyright, Trademark, and Breach of Contract Claims: Miramax LLC v. Miramax LLC v. StockX LLC.