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FINRA Publishes Metaverse Report and Requests Industry Comments

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FINRA’s Office of Financial Innovation published a report on “The Metaverse and the Implications for the Securities Industry” to raise awareness among its member firms and the broader securities industry and seek industry...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Is the Copyright Threat to Generative AI Overhyped? Implications of Kadrey v. Meta

In November 2023, Meta successfully had nearly all of the claims against it dismissed in the Kadrey v. Meta Platforms, Inc. suit, a victory with potential implications for other technology companies with generative AI tools....more

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Real-world disputes in the virtual world

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The laws that govern the metaverse are grounded in those of Planet Earth. Private civil laws relating to contract, tort, IP and data privacy all bite, as do criminal and regulatory laws. Where the difference lies is in their...more

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China Starts Registering Trademarks Filed for NFTs and Virtual Goods in the Metaverse

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The Trademark Office of the China National Intellectual Property Administration (“Chinese Trademark Office” or “the Office”) has recently approved a slew of marks filed for non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) and other goods and...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

No Laughing Matter: Comedian Sarah Silverman Sues Meta Platforms and OpenAI for Copyright Infringement

Comedian Sarah Silverman and authors Richard Kadrey and Christopher Golden recently filed class-action lawsuits against Meta Platforms (parent company of Facebook) and ChatGPT maker OpenAI (backed by Microsoft Corp.) for...more

Lasher Holzapfel Sperry & Ebberson PLLC

Legal Concerns of Real Estate in the Metaverse: Navigating the Virtual Frontier

The concept of the metaverse, a virtual world where users interact with digital environments and each other in immersive ways, has gained significant attention in recent years. With advancements in virtual reality (VR) and...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Marketing in the Metaverse

The metaverse presents exciting new opportunities for brands to engage a new audience through interactive virtual environments and immersive experiences, including with virtual products that cross the digital divide. Many...more

McDermott Will & Emery

2023 IP Outlook: The Impact of the Metaverse and NFTs on IP Protections

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In 2023, we believe that intellectual property issues in relation to the metaverse, blockchain technologies and crypto assets will continue to be an important focus for brand owners and for businesses entering or expanding...more

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Hermès Successfully Defends its Trademark in the Metaverse

How far does a trademark extend into the digital art world? French luxury fashion brand Hermès sought to answer this question in its precedent-setting case against artist Mason Rothschild, which concluded with a win for...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Privacy & Cybersecurity Update - January 2023

In this month’s Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, we analyze recent fines against Meta and their impact on the future of behavioral advertising, the timeline for the California Privacy Rights Act’s regulations to become...more

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Media & Entertainment: 10 Legal Challenges for Companies in 2023

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With the start of the new year, the ArentFox Schiff Media & Entertainment Industry team reviews 10 of the most pressing legal issues for companies in 2023. 1. Sweeping Impact of Generative AI - The gale wind roaring into...more

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Metaverse, Blockchain & Digital Assets: 10 Legal Challenges for Companies in 2023

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With the start of the new year, the ArentFox Schiff Metaverse Industry team reviews 10 of the most pressing legal issues for companies in 2023....more

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In the Metaverse, Existing Healthcare Rules Apply

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Providers and platforms should know that healthcare in the metaverse — which may involve telepresence, digital twinning, and blockchain — is subject to ‘real life’ regulations. The metaverse uses technologies such as...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Entertainment Industry Predictions: Streamers, Litigation, Emerging Tech in 2023

The entertainment industry has transformed itself in recent years through the adoption of new technologies and is pioneering a variety of exciting new creative avenues. Below we predict what 2023 will bring, ranging from the...more

Pierce Atwood LLP

IP Rights in Virtual Fashion: Lessons Learned in 2022 and Unanswered Questions

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There was a lot of talk and much hype about the “metaverse” in 2022. While some were skeptical and stayed on the sidelines to watch, many companies began offering virtual counterparts to their real-world products for use by...more

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Metaverse Primer

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The term “metaverse” first appeared in 1992 as an abstract concept in Neal Stephenson’s dystopian novel Snow Crash. Two decades later, the Metaverse has since evolved from a mere idea to a figment of everyday reality, as it...more

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Insurtech Innovation in the Metaverse

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The metaverse will offer new forms of immersive entertainment, modes of social interaction, and opportunities for collaboration. It is also expected to generate tremendous economic value....more

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London Brands Seminar: NFTs and the Metaverse

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On 16 November 2022, partners Joel Smith and Sahira Khwaja and other members of our London brands team, hosted a client seminar on the ‘Metaverse’, including a lively panel discussion with Nicola Wood, Chartered Trade Mark...more

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Recent Meta Policy Statement Outlines Goals, Hopes for Metaverse Regulator Activity

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Meta released a position paper concerning its most recent thoughts about regulation in the metaverse on Dec. 2, 2022. Noting its ongoing work with the Metaverse Standards Forum (which Meta established in June 2022 and now has...more

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What’s Next for Blockchain and Crypto?

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While the story of the first ten months of 2022 was surviving crypto winter, there was also some optimism that better times were coming. There is a newly elected Congress and new leadership, which many had hoped would be...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Key Privacy Considerations for Launching Your Presence in the Metaverse

Over the past few years, several technology companies have touted the potential of new interactive and immersive augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR) worlds which individuals can join to socialize, learn, work,...more

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

The Metaverse: Litigation Challenges

The metaverse has been described as the future of the internet. Although its development remains at an early stage, established and emerging companies are spending millions developing metaverse technologies. While a...more

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[Webinar] NFTs and Brands in the Metaverse - December 6th, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EST

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Metaverse, NFTs, and virtual reality are buzzwords that not only shed a light on an exciting technological future, but also on the immense challenges right owners are facing in this new virtual world. How does the use of...more

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The Future of NFTs in the Metaverse: Utility and Liability

With NFT sales taking a nosedive in recent months amid rank speculation, scams, and hacks, many are justifiably wondering whether NFTs have any value or utility or whether they’re just a passing gimmick. The answer is...more

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What’s Driving the Future of Asia’s Tech Scene: Key Trends and Regulatory Updates

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Heading into 2023, Asia’s tech scene is well-positioned for strong growth potential. As with any industry where advancement and innovation are outpacing regulation, the complex landscape can be difficult for businesses to...more

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