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

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Parallel to this, Non-Fungible Tokens, often known as NFTs, have seen tremendous growth as more and more people enter the market. The fact that it cannot be duplicated by another token due to its unique ID is a noteworthy feature. NFTs are governed by smart contracts, which divide ownership and limit transferability.

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Analysing the Intersection of Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies and Intellectual Property Rights

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Apart from this, Non-Fungible Tokens, the brainchild of Kevin McCoy and Anil Dash, is a unit of data stored in a digital ledger that certifies that the digital asset is unique and is hence non-interchangeable. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have garnered attention and popularity in 2021.

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SpicyIP Weekly Review (August 23 – 29)

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A non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace has been launched by Alibaba Group of China, which permits customers to buy and sell NFTs while also facilitating licensing and selling of IP. Thus, she notes that regular training for judges on the technical subject matters is crucial. August 26, 2021].