Trademarks, Blockchain, Copyright

Don't Forget About NFTs! USPTO and USCO Issue Joint Study on the Interplay Between NFTs and Intellectual Property

Baker Donelson on 6/27/2024

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have reshaped our socio-legal understanding of "property." Prior to the launch of NFTs, laypersons and lawyers alike evaluated tangible and intangible assets in the context of physical (real) space....more

The IP of NFTs - USPTO and U.S. Copyright Office Publish Joint Study Results

Womble Bond Dickinson on 3/15/2024

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

NFT Intellectual Property Considerations

Venable LLP on 12/8/2023

Want to learn more about drafting, negotiating, and understanding intellectual property and technology contracts and have 10 minutes to spare? Grab your morning coffee or afternoon tea and dig into our Tech Contract Quick...more

[Event] 3rd Annual Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law - June 6th - 7th, Washington, DC

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 5/3/2023

American Conference Institute’s 3rd Annual Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law returns for another exciting year with curated content showcasing powerful women in intellectual property. During this IP-focused conference, women...more

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

McDermott Will & Emery on 2/20/2023

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

Jury Finds That ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs Infringed Hèrmes’ Trademark Rights

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP on 2/17/2023

At the heart of what is considered the first NFT trademark trial were two competing arguments: Were the artist Mason Rothschild’s creation of “MetaBirkin” NFTs — digital images of blurry faux fur-covered handbags inspired by...more

Courts Offer More Guidance on Enforcing Rights to Brands and Images Used with NFTs

Holland & Knight LLP on 1/16/2023

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) serve as agile mechanisms to verify an underlying asset's authenticity and/or ownership linked with it. For now, minting NFTs to commercialize digital artwork on blockchain domain names continues to...more

Intellectual Property Enforcement in the Metaverse, Part 1

Holland & Knight LLP on 10/10/2022

For creators who seek to protect their intellectual property (IP), the idea of enforcing intellectual property rights in the metaverse may initially appear to be daunting. After all, given the metaverse's association with...more

[EDRM Webcast Transcript] Considerations and Challenges for Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and NFT Investigations

HaystackID on 8/25/2022

Editor’s Note: On August 17, 2022, The Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) under the leadership of Mary Mack and Kaylee Walstad, hosted HaystackID as we collectively shared an educational webcast developed to...more

5 KEY TAKEAWAYS - A Comprehensive Guide on Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs): Managing Potentials and Perils

Kilpatrick on 5/26/2022

Kilpatrick Townsend’s Rob Potter and Sarah Anderson recently participated in a panel of thought leaders to discuss the recent trends and significant challenges surrounding NFTs and the associated legal landscape, including...more

[Event] 2nd Annual Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law - May 24th - 25th, Washington, DC

American Conference Institute (ACI) on 5/10/2022

Showcasing Powerful Women in Intellectual Property! ACI’s Summit on Women Leaders in IP Law will bring together women in Intellectual Property roles to explore industry trends and other important factors impacting today’s...more

IP, Blockchain, and Digital Assets

Venable LLP on 4/13/2022

In 2008, a still-unknown person or group going by the alias Satoshi Nakamoto introduced blockchain technology and the first cryptocurrency to the world. In 2020, the cryptocurrency market was valued at $1.49 billion. And, in...more

NFTs: The Harbinger of Property Rights in the Metaverse?

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 4/11/2022

Non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) continue to dominate the crypto-zeitgeist. It is beyond dispute that they are currently a major economic and cultural force. In 2021, sales surged to approximately $25 billion. They have been...more

The Laws of Fashion: What's Trending in 2022

Foley & Lardner LLP on 3/23/2022

The fashion industry has certainly seen its fair share of change over the last year given consumer trends, geopolitical & public health issues, innovation in technology and legal developments and we don’t anticipate that...more

NFTs: Gateway to Financial Independence or Litigation Risk?

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck on 3/2/2022

NFTs—or “nonfungible tokens”—are everywhere. What was once seen as a collectors’ item for crypto geeks and LeBron James TopShop fanatics is now gaining popularity with a much wider audience. Take the recent example of the...more

NFTs: What's in Store for 2022?

Morgan Lewis on 2/23/2022

2021 was a banner year for non-fungible token sales, which are projected to climb even higher in 2022. Selected by Collins English Dictionary as the 2021 Word of the Year, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique...more

NFTs: Key Considerations for Rights Clearance

Morgan Lewis - Tech & Sourcing on 2/11/2022

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have exploded in popularity over the past year. Use cases for NFTs have been growing as more industries are realizing the benefits they present. A report by blockchain specialist Chainalysis found...more

Podcast - The Briefing from the IP Law Blog: Say NFT Again – I Dare You: Miramax Sues Quentin Tarantino Over Plans to Sell “Pulp...

Weintraub Tobin on 12/16/2021

In this episode of The Briefing from the IP Law Blog, Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss a legal dispute between Miramax and Quentin Tarantino, over his efforts to sell “Pulp Fiction” themed NFT’s. ...more

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