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McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Trump, Crypto and a New Era for IP Protection

The cryptocurrency industry is undergoing a transformative period as the Trump administration adopts a more structured and proactive regulatory approach to digital assets such as Bitcoin. This evolving legal framework not...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

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

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

McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP

Five Reasons Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Startups Should Prioritize IP

Despite recent headlines that have proclaimed “The End of Crypto” in view of large-scale failures at cryptocurrency companies like FTX, Celsius, and Blockfi, innovation in the space continues at an accelerating pace. Startups...more

White & Case LLP

Infringement is still infringement, even in the metaverse: New York jury finds “MetaBirkin” infringing, not protected artistic...

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A nine-person jury in the Southern District of New York has found that "MetaBirkin" NFTs violate Hermès International SA's rights in its "Birkin" trademarks. This is the first trial to consider the intersection of NFTs and...more

Hogan Lovells

Markenrechtsverletzungen durch NFTs - Schutz des geistigen Eigentums in einer virtuellen Zukunft

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Durch die Nutzung von NFTs ("non-fungible tokens") können Markenrechte verletzt werden. Dies hat kürzlich die Kammer für geistiges Eigentum des Gerichts erster Instanz in Rom entschieden (Tribunale di Roma, Entscheidung v....more

McGlinchey Stafford

Our Top 8 Most Popular Insights of 2022

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As 2022 draws to a close, what better time to revisit our most popular insights of the last year and see what topics have engaged our client industries? Our attorneys work hard to stay on the cutting edge of industry...more

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Trademarks and Source Identifiers in the Metaverse: Practical Considerations for Brand Owners in a Newly Emerging Virtual...

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​​​​​​​As technology and the physical lives of consumers continue to converge, businesses active in metaverse and blockchain technologies will need to think about how their brands and source identifiers might evolve or change...more

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

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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

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The Metaverse: A Legal Primer for the Health Care Industry

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The metaverse is widely regarded as the next frontier in digital commerce, with businesses across all industries spending millions of dollars to acquire a digital presence for positioning as market leaders. While it offers...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

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

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

Venable LLP

IP, Blockchain, and Digital Assets

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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

Foley & Lardner LLP

The Laws of Fashion: What's Trending in 2022

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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

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

NFTs: Gateway to Financial Independence or Litigation Risk?

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

Morgan Lewis

NFTs: What's in Store for 2022?

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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

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NFTs: Key Considerations for Rights Clearance

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

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

First a Meme, Then a Cryptocurrency, and Now an $80 Billion Brand? Dogecoin Continues Its Rollercoaster Journey into the USPTO.

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What first started as a meme featuring a fluffy dog with poor grammar has now resulted in a trademark fight over the ownership of an estimated $80 billion brand. If the progression of this Internet sensation has left your...more

Foster Garvey PC

Sports & Entertainment Spotlight: What the Supreme Court Ruling in Alston v. NCAA Means for the Future of College Sports

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“The NCAA is not above the law.” Those seven words capped Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s searing concurring opinion issued in connection with Monday’s (June 21) unanimous (9-0) U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Alston v. National...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Nonfungible Tokens and the Music Industry: Legal Considerations

Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have, in recent weeks, gone from a relatively obscure form of digital collectible stored on a blockchain to a virtual “gold rush” for artists, labels and other music rights owners looking for ways to...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

MarkIt to Market® - June 2019: Blockchain-Based Names: New Frontier for Brands (and Squatters)

Blockchain technology has garnered attention from various sectors over the past ten years, much of it due to the rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies have gained popularity and notoriety for their...more

Burr & Forman

Southern District of New York Enjoins AlibabaCoin from Using Alibaba Trademark

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On October 22, 2018, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba’s application for a preliminary injunction against cryptocurrency startup Alibabacoin...more

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What’s in a Name? Trademark Strength in the Blockchain Space

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Following the recent investment frenzy in crypto-currencies, blockchain technology has seemingly reached mainstream status. Many different uses for this technology have emerged and are disrupting public and private-sector...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Intellectual Property Bulletin - Spring 2018

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Bitcoin is often portrayed as an untraceable method of payment that facilitates illicit activities by enabling criminals to make and receive payments without being tracked. This depiction implies that users transacting in...more

Hogan Lovells

IPunkt - January 2018

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Kurze Einleitung - Liebe Leserin, lieber Leser, das vergangene Jahr war turbulent: der Amtsantritt Donald Trumps, der Höhenflug des Bitcoin, die Bundestagswahl und vieles mehr beschäftigten - und überraschten - uns....more

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