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Trademarks and the Metaverse: Imaginary Rights or Real Wrongs?

SpicyIP

The Indian Trade Marks Registry is also seeing activity under classes 9, 35 and 41 for registration of trademarks in relation to ‘downloadable virtual goods’ and online virtual services. Application date. Description (shortened). Feb 25, 2022. Feb 22, 2022. Dec 21, 2021. Dec 21, 2021. Dec 15, 2021.

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The EU resolves doubts surrounding the protection of trademarks in relation to NFTs

Garrigues Blog

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has issued its guidelines on the classification of goods and services relating to NFTs, establishing the bases to approach the legal challenges resulting from their registration and the scope of protection afforded to owners.

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[Guest post] Free Holdings case raises important issues regarding the legal nature of NFTs

The IPKat

The IPKat is pleased to host the following guest post by Katfriend Paolo Maria Gangi (Studio Gangi) on a recent case addressing the legal nature of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Ownership of every name periodically expires and, at that point, anyone may freely claim it on Namecoin by re-registering the expired name.

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Non-Fungible Tokens in India- Implications Buyers Must Consider

IP and Legal Filings

NFTs are an attempt to enforce decentralization, ownership tracking, and value storage, while also making the lawful owner’s claim to the original work visible in the event of duplication. It aims to act as valid proof of ownership and grants the creator “digital bragging rights” through traceable proof of ownership.

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Protection of Intellectual Property (IP) in the Metaverse

Kashishipr

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. Market Reach & Presence.

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Valentine’s Day: Trademark Filings & Tips to Protect Your IP

Corsearch

It’s no surprise then that is a constant race to seek trademark ownership and registration of popular holiday names — but is owning a holiday name even possible? Whether it’s for the holidays or any other time of year, protecting your trademarks through registration is just the first part of your brand establishment strategy.

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Trademarks And the Metaverse

IP and Legal Filings

Virtual characters can play themed games, create original artwork, visit exhibition locations, shop for virtual clothing for their collections or gaming outfits, and partake in social events after arriving in “Gucci Town.” In contrast, NFTs and brands in the metaverse bring unique ownership considerations.