The IPKat

JUNE 27, 2022

On 24 June 2022, BAYC sued Ryder Ripps, a conceptual artist and NFT creator for trade mark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, cybersquatting and other cause of actions before the Central District of California. This is a U.S NFTs – still subject to “old” IP law An NFT is a non-fungible (i.e. Ether (USD 1+ million).

Non-Fungible Tokens 135

Non-Fungible Tokens Contracts Copying Art 135

43(B)log

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The defendant was initially given “complete and exclusive licensing rights in and to [the selected mares] and all cloned foals.” Litigation ensued, with lots of claims, including the Lanham Act claims on which I will focus, though breach of contract claims were prominent and survived a motion to dismiss.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Ownership 59

The IPKat

JANUARY 18, 2023

The claim is for trade mark infringement, unfair competition, false advertising, cybersquatting, and other cause of actions before the Central District of California. What is really interesting is that the smart contract does not contain a link to the image but rather a link to a JSON file.

Artwork 82

Artwork Contracts False Advertising Intellectual Property 82

The IPKat

JUNE 13, 2022

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. For example, the owners of the famous “ Grumpy Cat ” meme licensed the use of the name, image and likeness of the cat – and successfully enforced these rights.

Non-Fungible Tokens 140

Non-Fungible Tokens Advertising Advertising Ownership 140

43(B)log

APRIL 29, 2024

The Cube file was provided under a Creative Commons, non-commercial, no derivatives license. Thingiverse cube Kitchen Cube made and sold copies of the Cube. Kitchen Cube cube Leszczynski sued for (1) copyright infringement; (2) violation of Creative Commons license terms; and (3) false advertising and misrepresentation.

False Advertising 59

False Advertising Advertising Advertising Copyright Infringement 59

IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

There are several reasons why intellectual property (IP) may be particularly helpful in this digital age, including: Avoid having your original material copied. Social media influencers sign contracts with businesses to promote their products by providing original content for such brands. Obtain legal ownership verification.

Social Media 45

Social Media Intellectual Property Non-Fungible Tokens Music 45

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Regulator will impose “conditions of service,” though not quite traditional broadcaster licensing. Certain procedural requirements: must be able to see & save a copy of the disclosures/contract w/in 15 days, via email receipt for example. Jose Antonio Arochi: Mexico doesn’t have specific regulations.

Advertising 40

Advertising Advertising Law Privacy 40