JD Supra Law

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”). By: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

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JD Supra Law

MARCH 15, 2024

Copyright Office recently published the results of their co-study (on the interplay between non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and intellectual property. Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S. By: Womble Bond Dickinson

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Concerns have been expressed regarding the legal status and the authenticity of such tokens, especially in India. Copyrights Act. When the NFT is purchased, the owner doesn’t get the copyright to the underlying piece of art. The post Non-Fungible Tokens in India- Implications Buyers Must Consider first appeared on IPLF.

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 28, 2022

Copyright Office requesting a study of intellectual property (IP) issues related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Citing their roles as leaders of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property and the growing use of NFTs across different fields, Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.)

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Copyright Office published a joint notice of inquiry in the Federal Register announcing that the two agencies would be collaborating on a study regarding intellectual property legal issues related to digital assets known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). On November 23, the U.S.

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JD Supra Law

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The Lawsuit Against Tarantino - On November 16, 2021, Miramax filed a lawsuit against famed film director Quentin Tarantino, alleging breach of contract, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and unfair competition. By: Jaburg Wilk

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The IPKat

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

This is a book review of Teaching Intellectual Property Law: Strategy and Management edited by Sabine Jacques, Associate Professor in Information Technology, Media and Intellectual Property Law, University of East Anglia Law School and Ruth Soetendorp, Visiting Academic, City University of London and Professor Emerita, Bournemouth University.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”).

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IP Law 360

JANUARY 2, 2023

Copyright and trademark attorneys this year will be keeping an eye on intellectual property agencies' joint study on non-fungible tokens, developments involving artificial intelligence, as well as a Trademark Modernization Act provision that could speed up the trademark registration process.

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The IPKat

JANUARY 13, 2022

Consider the recent WIPO webinar , "Blockchain Whitepaper for IP Ecosystems", at which the view was expressed that the future of IP management rights could include a solution that utilizes tokens, and, in particular, non-fungible tokens. royalty payments, time of use), or separately linked to the token.

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JD Supra Law

APRIL 19, 2022

Overview Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) continue to generate significant commercial value for brands through the licensing or transfer of intellectual property and commercial rights. This is part 4 of our IP Update series exploring the evolving landscape for Internet, Digital Media and e-Commerce.

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IP Law 360

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Copyright Office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced Tuesday they're seeking comments on intellectual property concerns stemming from the growing use of digital assets known as NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, with plans to hold public roundtables in January to gather feedback.

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Traverse Legal Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Whether you are looking to make your own non fungible token to sell or you’re looking to buy an NFT as an investment, you need to be aware of copyright and trademark laws that might apply to your NFT. Are NFTs (Non Fungible Tokens) Considered Intellectual Property?

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Kashishipr

APRIL 13, 2022

With the Metaverse and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) being the common buzzwords as of late, the USPTO (US Patent & Trademark Office) has been experiencing a significant rise in the number of Trademark Applications filed in the virtual sphere to safeguard the products and services. Taking a Step Ahead: Points of Consideration.

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The IPKat

APRIL 29, 2024

This TechieKat is thrilled to attend the 5th Intellectual Property Case Law ( IPCLC ) Conference which is taking place today and tomorrow in Alicante, Spain. As reported here and here , this year’s edition coincides with the 30th anniversary of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).

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JD Supra Law

JULY 11, 2022

With a market capitalization forecast of over $35 billion for 2022, there is no question that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are hugely popular. Despite this, the intellectual property rubric underlying these NFT offerings are inconsistent, confusing, and in many cases in conflict with applicable law.

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IP Watchdog

JULY 2, 2022

Can something called a “Bored Ape” be embodied in a non-fungible token (NFT) and be associated with smart contracts? How could this present unique and challenging issues regarding copyright law? It also raised awareness to copyright issues that are yet to be fully resolved.

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Intellectual Property Brief

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The recent buzz around Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has created a wealth of both opportunity and legal issues. Intellectual Property and Contract law are fascinating for their legal complexities and their adaptability to modern times.

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IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

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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IP Watchdog

MAY 1, 2022

The ascendance of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) as an asset class also has caught practically everyone off-guard. Many intellectual property owners believe that these blockchain-based disruptions have created opportunity, while others see a darker and more impermeant scenario.

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IP Whiteboard

JUNE 7, 2021

And what role does intellectual property ( IP ) play in their creation and sale? NFT stands for non-fungible token. Non-fungible basically means unique. By way of comparison, a $10 note is an example of a fungible asset, because it can be replaced with another $10 note, or two $5 notes.

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IP Law 360

AUGUST 16, 2022

Copyright Office's decision to study the impact of intellectual property rights on non-fungible tokens is a welcome move, with attorneys telling Law360 there are key questions they want answers to, including what the definitions of basic terms are and how clients' assets can best be protected.

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LexBlog IP

JULY 13, 2021

This article will try to explain just what an NFT is and, because of their relationship to the creative arts, some of the intellectual property issues surrounding them. What is the difference between “fungible” and “non-fungible”? So where does intellectual property crop up in this?

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IP Watchdog

MARCH 15, 2024

Copyright Office (USCO) release a joint study on the IP implications of non-fungible tokens (NFTs); The New York Times Company denies “hacking” ChatGPT; and Caltech and Microsoft settle a wi-fi patent infringement case. This week in Other Barks & Bites: the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and U.S.

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IIPRD

AUGUST 4, 2022

A common issue among digital influencers is whether the content they generate is protected by intellectual property rights. Types of Intellectual Property Rights applicable to Digital Influencers. One of the most significant methods to safeguard material on social media is through copyright. Yes, the answer is yes!

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JD Supra Law

JUNE 1, 2022

There is a virtual land grab happening now. By: BakerHostetler

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IP Law 360

JULY 14, 2022

A federal judge in Los Angeles next week will hear lawyers for director Quentin Tarantino argue that a non-fungible token that recently sold for more than $1 million was based on his own handwritten screenplay for "Pulp Fiction" and doesn't belong to the movie studio that owns the copyright on his hit 1994 movie.

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IPilogue

APRIL 11, 2022

Dirk Visser of Leiden University moderated this discussion on non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) and intellectual property (“IP”), which featured three speakers— Richard Lehv , Alexandra Giannopoulou , and Andres Guadamuz —who discussed different aspects of NFTs through their individual presentations. SuperRare).

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Chicago-Kent Intellectual Property Journal Blog

APRIL 6, 2022

NFT Marketplaces and Secondary Copyright Liability Sarah Law | April 6, 2022 Introduction Along with the growing fascination with Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) is a growing concern over legal liability for all activities involved.

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Plagiarism Today

MARCH 16, 2022

” NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have seen both big sales and big business in the past year. ” 2: Court Overturns ‘Pirate’ IPTV Prison Sentences Due to Unenforceable Copyrights. The reason: The copyrights at issue were “unenforceable” due to the lack of a treaty.

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JD Supra Law

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Generative content is having a moment in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) powered by blockchain platforms. Continued investment and growth in the NFT market is bringing into the mainstream legal edge cases concerning the use of digital technology to create intellectual property.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office and the U.S.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

This burgeoning genre is not only pushing the boundaries of artistic expression but also challenging the established norms of copyright ownership. This blog post embarks on a comprehensive journey to unravel the complex issue of copyright ownership in AI-generated art. Copyright laws are designed to safeguard the rights of creators.

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IP Watchdog

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Director Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 Pulp Fiction, considered among the most influential films in modern history, has emerged as a test case of sorts for issuing non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that relate to a copyright-protected work.

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Traverse Legal Blog

AUGUST 15, 2022

An NFT or “non-fungible token” is a digital asset that links ownership to unique digital items. Non-fungible tokens have been designed to give you ownership of something that cannot be replicated or copied. Non-fungible tokens are a relatively new thing and even newer in the gaming industry.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 10, 2022

As we enter a new year, we would like to take this opportunity to pass on our best wishes for 2022 to all of our readers, as well as reflect on developments in copyright over the past year. From relative obscurity only a few months back, public awareness of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has risen dramatically.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 13, 2024

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) and the United States Copyright Office (“USCO”) delivered a report to Congress entitled Non-Fungible Tokens and Intellectual Property on March 12, 2024 (“Report”).

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