NFTs: Legal and Practical Considerations for Protecting Your Brand

June 23, 2022

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The rise of blockchain technology has also given rise to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) which are now part of our everyday parlance. This session will discuss the legal and practical implications of the minting and sale of non-fungible tokens as well as some of the technical mechanics of an NFT. The speakers will also discuss the trademark issues which arise in the sale of NFTs and what brands can do to address NFTs that infringe on their brand. Attendees will leave the session with an understanding of some of the technical aspects, how they impact their brand, and recent case law relating to NFTs.

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  • Legal and practical implications.
  • Trademark issues associated with the sale of NFTs.
  • What brands can do to address NFTs that infringe on their brand.

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