trademark

Finance

Taro

Lightning Labs’ Taro Project Faces Halt as Judge Issues Temporary Injunction for Trademark Infringement

The decision in the case brought by fellow blockchain software developer Tari Labs raises questions about trademark enforcement in the open source community.

By Frederick Munawa

Sponsored

Mar 16, 2023 at 10:16 p.m. UTC

Mar 16, 2023

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Policy

Nfts

Trial Lawyer Breaks Down Legal Considerations for NFTs and Trademark Law

David Leichtman, a managing partner at law firm Leichtman Law PLLC, said what a brand is protecting “is the value of the brand,” including its name or logo. That's the key issue of the Yuga Labs lawsuit.

By Fran Velasquez

Sponsored

Feb 7, 2023 at 8:28 p.m. UTC

Feb 7, 2023

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Web3

Nfts

Hermès vs. MetaBirkins: The NFT Case That Could Have Major Trademark and Artistic Consequences

The trial between NFT artist Mason Rothschild and French luxury house Hermès came to a close on Monday after a year-long trademark battle over an NFT project inspired by the brand's famous handbag.

By Rosie PerperCam Thompson

Sponsored

Feb 6, 2023 at 10:42 p.m. UTC

Feb 6, 2023

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Web3

Yuga labs

Yuga Labs Reaches Settlement in Bored Ape NFTs Trademark Lawsuit

The suit involved the developer of websites and a smart contract to sell “misleading” RR/BAYC NFTs. There are separate ongoing cases regarding Ryder Ripps' use of Bored Apes' imagery.

By Toby Bochan

Sponsored

Feb 6, 2023 at 4:59 p.m. UTC

Feb 6, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Opinion

Better Policy Can Turn NFTs Into an Intellectual Property Powerhouse

Diana Stern, of Palm NFT Studio, writes about copyright, trademark and other IP issues surrounding non-fungible tokens.

By Diana Stern

Sponsored

Jan 27, 2023 at 8:57 p.m. UTC

Jan 27, 2023

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Consensus Magazine

Opinion

Bored Apes, a Troll and a Conspiracy Walk Into a Courtroom ...

Yuga Labs is only giving attention to irreverent artist Ryder Ripps in its efforts to silence his damaging conspiracy.

By Daniel Kuhn

Sponsored

Jan 10, 2023 at 8:53 p.m. UTC

Jan 10, 2023

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Business

Visa

Visa Files Trademark Applications for Crypto Wallets, NFTs and the Metaverse

The move follows that of other large corporations and payment companies including American Express.

By Michael Bellusci

Sponsored

Oct 28, 2022 at 8:12 p.m. UTC

Oct 28, 2022

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Business

Nfts

Once-Resistant Kanye West Files NFT Trademark Applications

Ye’s new filings come months after the rapper publicly criticized NFT projects.

By Elizabeth Napolitano

Sponsored

Jun 1, 2022 at 7:37 p.m. UTC

Jun 1, 2022

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Business

Nfts

Gary Vaynerchuk Files Trademark for ‘Vayner3’ NFT Consulting Arm

The firm could add to Vaynerchuk’s already influential presence in the NFT space.

By Eli Tan

Sponsored

May 31, 2022 at 8:29 p.m. UTC

May 31, 2022

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Business

American express

American Express Hints at Metaverse Entry Through Trademark Filings

Traditional finance firms are boosting their metaverse offerings following JPMorgan’s recent foray into Decentraland.

By Michael Bellusci

Sponsored

Mar 15, 2022 at 2:09 p.m. UTC

Mar 15, 2022

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