Kluwer Copyright Blog

JUNE 19, 2023

Under traditional copyright law, the purchase of an NFT representing a work in which copyright subsists does not automatically confer copyright ownership in the underlying work ( the traditional approach ).

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Non-Fungible Tokens IP Ownership Contracts 98

IP Tech Blog

MARCH 18, 2022

Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. While NFT-related marks are clearly protected under US law, the laws of other countries might differ. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks.

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Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Branding Brands 62

LexBlog IP

MARCH 18, 2022

Most NFTs are protected under US Copyright Law as creative works and/or may be derivative works based on pre-existing copyright-protected works. While NFT-related marks are clearly protected under US law, the laws of other countries might differ. NFTs also may embody or use trademarks.

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Trademark Non-Fungible Tokens Intellectual Property Branding 52

Copyright Lately

MAY 6, 2022

Just don’t forget about real world copyright law. ? It would have taken a bit of due diligence, but not much. Want to Create New Derivative Works? NFT enthusiasts envision a fictional world of fan-owned creative properties and character crossovers. Definitely. The warning signs were all there.

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Derivative Work Licensing Artwork Contracts 85