The IPKat

AUGUST 29, 2022

Few issues in the world of intangible rights contain as many legal uncertainties as do non-fungible tokens. Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), ranging from art and literature to fashion and cinema, remain among the hottest legal topics in the world of intangible rights, despite the lack of clear legal regulation.

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LexBlog IP

JUNE 29, 2023

The article includes sections on the following topics: Definitions of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) AR and VR Technologies as used in the “Metaverse” Intellectual Property Aspects of AR and VR Technologies, which includes topics on: Trademark filing, Trademark infringement, and Trademarks in view of Non-fungible Tokens (..)

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IPilogue

MARCH 14, 2022

and requiring someone to repeat their answer after you zoned out, here is the definition: Non-fungible token (“ NFT ”): a digital asset that represents real-world objects like art, music, in-game items, and videos. For those of you like me who have survived this long asking the question “what is an NFT?”

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

In the case of NFTs, the use of a CC license makes a lot of sense because the value of an NFT is not uniquely centered on the related artwork, which is any case relevant, but on the artist's bio, the blockchain on which is minted and, ultimately, the token (the non-fungible token, in fact, as different from the artwork linked to it).

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The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Over the past few years, there has been an increased interest in the metaverse (see IPKat posts here ) and NFTs , non-fungible tokens (see IPKat posts here ). In this sense, relevant questions were raised but without a definitive answer so far: Is the perception of the relevant consumer the same in the metaverse?

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TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 10, 2021

In a lawsuit filed at a federal court in California, Miramax said that Tarantino was cashing in on the non-fungible token boom but by doing so, he was trampling their rights and ignoring agreements. “In Two weeks later he was being sued by Miramax. ” Addressing the Allegations.

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The IPKat

JULY 20, 2022

Below is a recap of the latest news from the Kat-world to keep you fresh and cool:- Trade Marks The European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently issued some guidance notes on its approach to classifying items relating to virtual and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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IP and Legal Filings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The IT Bill mandates a licencing structure for numerous services, including social networks and data centres, while offering broad definitions for social network and service provider. NFTs, which stand for “ Non-Fungible Tokens ,” must first be understood in order to comprehend what “fungible” means.

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Trading Secrets

JUNE 13, 2022

A non-fungible token (“NFT”) is a type of financial asset that is made up of digital data stored in a blockchain. Clear as mud, right? The person or entity that owns the NFT records the ownership in the blockchain, which allows NFTs to be sold and traded.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 17, 2021

With that in mind, we now have something called non-fungible tokens or NFTs. Top marketing places include: OpenSea – Built on ERC-721 and ERC-1551 non-fungible token standards – the largest marketplace for creator-owned digital goods – easy onboarding experience for new users – create your own storefront.

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IPilogue

JULY 23, 2021

This podcast series will definitely appeal to a more niche audience. In this episode, Dario de Martino, Joyce Liou, and Paul Goldstein of Morrison Foerster break down all things non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and IP. D on’t be Tardy for this Lawsuit: Copyright & Bad Claims ” by The Bravo Docket.

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IP and Legal Filings

MAY 24, 2024

Secondly, it refused to recognize those non fungible tokens as an ‘Art’ and held them disentitled for any protection under the ‘First Amendment’. The nine-person jury made two important observations. Firstly, it unanimously found the creator of MetaBirkin NFTs guilty of trademark violation on all three counts.

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Plagiarism Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

On September 23, the art site PokerPaint announced on their Twitter (Tweet now deleted) that they were releasing a series of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) on OpenSea. ” The case raises questions of fair use and whether the new paintings were transformative enough to be non-infringing or if they were simply derivative works.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JANUARY 26, 2022

“Web3 cannot and should not be reduced to blockchain when the real shift is towards user ownership of digital assets… This definitional shift focuses attention on what assets can be legally owned and the meaning of ownership “rights,” more generally, in the emerging digital spaces of web3.”. . The Rift Over Web3. What is web3, anyway?

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Game developers and publishers monetizing the evolving ecosystem of blockchain games should take particular note—especially as it relates to games that facilitate in-game fungible or non-fungible token exchanges. As background, FinCEN serves to regulate money transmitters under the federal Bank Secrecy Act.

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Intepat

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The case also highlighted the need for greater clarity in copyright law regarding AI-generated and non-human creations. While the case did not definitively resolve the issue of whether non-human animals can own copyright, it prompted discussions about the intersection of copyright law, animal rights, and technology.

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The IPKat

JUNE 27, 2022

Consequently, the definition of NFTs as “certificate of authenticity” or “certificate of ownership” is not accurate. a wallet).

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The IPKat

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Enforcement in blockchains The classical definition of blockchain is that of a distributed ledger technology whose main feature is to be immutable: it is impossible to manipulate or delete data after it’s been validated and placed into the Blockchain.

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SpicyIP

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

For more descriptive posts especially on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and copyright law, check Adarsh Ramanujan’s two-part post here and here and Awani Kelkar’s post here. see also The Drama in the Definition of ‘Dramatic Works’ ).

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 29, 2022

The last miscellany post of 2022 contains some announcements for the blog's contributors as well as some IP news and four professional opportunities - which you should definitely look out for in January! We wish all our IPKat readers the best for the coming year! NEW INTERNKAT The IPKat welcomes a new InternKat for the next six months!

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 5, 2022

In particular, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), crypto and metaverse have dominated our infospace. The first topic up for discussion by the panel was the actual definition of the metaverse. Image by mohamed Hassan from Pixabay. This year we have seen an influx of educational events dedicated to everything digital.

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JIPEL Copyright Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Non-fungible tokens, or “NFTs,” gained worldwide notoriety in the art world last year following the sale of Beeple’s EVERYDAYS: The First 5000 Days for a staggering $69 million at Christie’s. Increasingly, NFTs are being seen as a viable investment for art enthusiasts.

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SpicyIP

JULY 19, 2021

Serious Comparative Advertising: Broadening the Definition. She argues that the law should broaden the definition of serious comparative advertisement (where the owner of the mark advertises his product reference to his competitor’s product based on scientific study) by allowing multiple comparisons. Thematic Highlights.

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Copyright Lately

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Depending upon which side of the fence you’re sitting on, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are either the greatest economic innovation of the twenty-first century or the biggest grift since Lyle Lanley sold Springfield a monorail. But love them or hate them, people can’t seem to stop talking about them.

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Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

There are different definitions of what the metaverse is. Stored on the blockchain, an NFT (non-fungible token) is a unique token created in relation to a specific digital asset, like an image, music track or video clip. What Exactly Is the Metaverse?

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

JULY 20, 2022

The last couple of years has seen the emergence of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) as an important medium for the creation, sale and collection of art, with numerous instances of big money purchases of NFTs. Image by Riki32 via Pixabay.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

JULY 6, 2022

One recent case gives some indication on how the English courts are responding in a dispute about trading blockchain-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) between a trading platform and its user ( Soleymani v Nifty Gateway LLC [2022] EWHC 773 (Comm) ). The arbitrator determined Mr S met the definition of a consumer.

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LexBlog IP

APRIL 25, 2022

” To develop the Report, “Treasury considered a broad definition of high-value art to include tangible, visual art” and “identified functional qualities of visual art.(such If NFTs were to fall under the FATF’s definition of VASPs, they would become subject to the U.S. Auction Houses and Galleries.

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