US copyright laws sufficient to handle NFT IP violations
U.S. copyright and trademark watchdogs noted that most NFT creators are unaware of their IP obligations, but they dismissed the need to formulate new laws.
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PayPal explores NFTs with new marketplace patent after launching stablecoins
PayPal eyes NFTs with new patent, hinting at Ethereum integration, fractional ownership, and potential royalties.
Casio dives into metaverse with trademark application for digital collectibles
Targeting NFTs for metaverse with NFT watches, digital goods rollout, and immersive Web3 experiences anticipated, Casio enters digital frontiers via USPTO trademark filing.
Mastercard applies for new blockchain tools trademarks
Intellectual property lawyer Michael Kondoudis revealed that Mastercard’s latest filing focuses on providing VASPs with downloadable application programming interfaces (APIs) for several uses.
Nissan ventures deeper into Web3 with 4 new trademark applications
The four filings cover three of its best-selling brands, including Infiniti, Nismo, and Nissan, according to a disclosure by USPTO licensed trademark attorney Mike Kondoudis.
HSBC, Fidelity wade into the metaverse with trademark applications
HSBC's trademark focuses on digital media backed by NFTs and virtual currency exchange and transfer, while Fidelity's applications are centered on setting up an NFT marketplace and digital media.
Digital asset trademark applications reach all-time high in 2022 with metaverse leading adoption
Amid potential risks associated with emerging technologies, more firms seek to incorporate these innovations in their services, with USTPO receiving 4,708 trademark applications by the end of October.
Visa delves deeper into virtual currencies with trademark applications
Competition in the payments industry heats up as Visa looks to become a key player in the digital asset sector, filing two trademarks that will tap into NFTs and the metaverse.
Western Union files trademark applications as it seeks to foray into digital asset sector
Western Union appears to be preparing to enter the digital asset sector by filing three trademark applications, joining competitors Mastercard, Visa, and PayPal.
Formula One files new trademark to cover virtual currencies, metaverse
Formula One has entered the digital assets market to widen its audience reach by filing eight trademarks, focusing on NFTs, the metaverse, and virtual currency mining.
US copyright and trademark offices launch joint study on NFT impact on IP rights
The two offices are responding to a formal request by two senators who recently expressed concerns about the impact that NFTs will have on intellectual property.
Arizona State University hints possible classes in the metaverse
The state university has big plans for the metaverse and web 3, which include classes in a virtual environment, NFTs for videos of sports highlights, and more, according to trademark lawyer Josh Gerben.