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NFTs: promisingly transformational, yet fraught with IP pitfalls – Part I

Kluwer Copyright Blog

Image by Tumisu via Pixabay Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are altering society’s notion of digital ‘ownership’ and redefining the common perspective on distribution of original works to consumers by introducing scarcity to the digital realm.

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A Brief Thematic Review of Non-Fungible Tokens and their Copyright

IP and Legal Filings

The copyrights Act includes computer programmes and electronic communication, however this has been viewed as a grey area. Following the 2012 revision to the copyrights Act, it was made clear that Internet activities were also covered by the copyright law.

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NFTs and its Relationship with IP Rights

IP and Legal Filings

Non-Fungible Tokens or NFTs is the latest trend that has taken the world of art and technology by storm. Since NFTs are mostly restricted to artwork or other forms of expression of creativity, especially digital art, at this point in time the major discussion is the impact NFTs have on copyright law. Introduction.

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