Yuga Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against Ryder Ripps’ Bored Ape NFTs
In the legal battle between Yuga, creator of the acclaimed Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) NFT collection, and Ripps, a visual artist, the court recently granted...
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Question of the Week: As the use cases for NFTs continue to evolve, what are some key considerations for brands, NFT issuers and holders, and marketplaces?
As use cases for NFTs evolve from digital collectibles to more functional assets, sellers need to be more mindful than ever about what they’re selling. There...
What are smart contracts on Blockchain?
If you’ve been paying any attention at all to news about Web3, the metaverse, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), or cryptocurrency, you’ve probably heard about smart contracts. You’re...
NFTs and trademark law – Protection of IP rights in the digital space
For large parts of human history, we have defined ourselves by the things we wear. From trying to score the latest pair of Air Jordan shoes...
“MetaBirkins” Don’t Work – Hermès Wins Jury Trial in NFT Trademark Infringement
Luxury goods titan Hermès has won a major victory in its ground-breaking lawsuit involving trademark infringement through non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”). A federal jury in Manhattan recently...
New York Court Decides NFT Trademark Fair Use Case
The Southern District Court of New York recently ruled in a much-watched trademark infringement case. The dispute involved the plaintiff, Hermès International, designer and supplier of...
Music on the Block: How Music Artists Can Benefit from Blockchain Technology
We all use music streaming services quite often. But have we ever wondered how the creators or artists get paid for their music? More often than...
Is blockchain technology the answer to supply chain law?
The past decade has seen an increase, globally, in the scrutiny of corporate supply chains, particularly those involving material sourcing and labor practices. The adoption of...
How to Protect Your NFTs – Singapore Court Grants Landmark Injunction over NFTs
Introduction The age of the crypto economy has brought about a marked shift in what the market attributes to value. One of the more prominent examples...
NFTs in the metaverse – Lexology
Over the past two years, headline news about the astronomical sales prices achieved for newly minted “Non-Fungible Tokens” or “NFTs” from popular artists and content creators...