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The Legal Governance Of Non-Fungible Tokens- Analysing Which Field Of Law Should Govern Nfts

IP and Legal Filings

The next phase of blockchain technology is focussed on bringing such scarcity and uniqueness to the internet, allowing for the ownership and collection of unique digital assets. This is going to be made possible through the NFT technology. Which field of law will govern such digital assets and the NFT technology?

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Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT) and Copyright

Biswajit Sarkar Copyright Blog

One of the biggest stories of 2021 in the ever evolving world of distributed ledgers and crypto currencies has been the rise of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). This technological breakthrough has taken the art and tech world by storm. It is one of the fastest growing uses of blockchain technology. Introduction.

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Top 5 Trademark Licensing Considerations for NextGen Technology

JD Supra Law

While there is no one-size-fits-all answer for brand owners on the new web3 frontier, there are steps companies can take to minimize risk posed by such newly emerging technologies as non-fungible tokens, interactive "metaverses," and augmented reality. By: Venable LLP

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Creative Commons and NFTs – is CC licensing compatible with the new technologies?

Kluwer Copyright Blog

This article provides a brief overview of the use of Creative Commons licensing in relation to NFTs based on the Creative Commons’ FAQ page linked above. Creative Commons Licensing. NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have become a buzzword in recent years.

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EUIPO BoA IP Case Law Conference Report # 4 – "IP Code-Breaking in the Era of AI Advancements"

The IPKat

Hugh provided an overview of trade mark protection for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). downloadable digital music files authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs] ), whilst other classes would apply depending on the items authenticated (e.g., clothing authenticated by non-fungible tokens [NFTs] in class 25).

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USPTO, Copyright Office Joint Study on NFTs Could Help Dispel Confusion About IP Ownership in Media Content Underlying Digital Assets

IP Watchdog

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).

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The USPTO and USCO Delivered a Report to Congress on IP Issues with NFTs – Maintains Existing IP Regime

Intellectual Property Law Blog

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”). While the Report is comprehensive, it does not recommend any new action to address IP issues with NFTs.

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