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February 10th, 2023
Was the MetaBirkin Verdict Bad for NFTs, or Just for Knockoffs?
Blockchain Technology Co-Chair Jeremy S. Goldman is quoted in the article, “Was the MetaBirkin Verdict Bad for NFTs, or Just for Knockoffs?” published by Decrypt. The article discusses Hermès’ recent victory over digital artist, Mason Rothschild, and the role this case will play in the evolving ecosystem of trademark law. Some saw the trial’s verdict as a benefit for NFT artists, as opposed to financially motivated creators. Jeremy is quoted saying, “The decision benefits the NFT industry by encouraging original works of digital authorship while deterring copycat projects and scams that have unfairly tarnished the fledgling digital art market.”
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Other Quoted
New California Law Requires Sellers To Warn That Digital ‘Purchases’ Might Vanish
MediaPost quotes Jeffrey A. Greenbaum on California Governor Gavin Newsom's newly signed bill that will prohibit sellers from advertising digital material with the words “buy” or “purchase,” unless the sellers also disclose that they can revoke access at any time. View Article
September 27 2024
More and More Artists Want Trump to Stop Using Their Music. They Face a Costly Fight
NPR quotes Jacqueline Charlesworth on the music lawsuits against Donald Trump, following White Stripes' becoming the latest band to sue Trump for unauthorized use of copyrighted material in his campaign to become president. She notes the sheer volume of complaints against Trump for his music selections may be a record. Ms. Charlesworth also distinguishes claims of transformative use from just using music to promote a campaign. View Article
September 17 2024
SEC Is Coming After OpenSea—These Are the NFTs That Could Be in Trouble
Decrypt quotes Jeremy S. Goldman on how far-reaching the SEC's push into the NFT market might become following the SEC's anticipated lawsuit against NFT marketplace, OpenSeas. View Article
September 9 2024
