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Attorney Dissects Legal Considerations of NFTs and Trademarks

Bored Ape Yacht Club's parent company Yuga Labs has reached a settlement deal with Thomas Lehman, who built websites and a smart contract for copycat project RR/BAYC NFTs. Leichtman Law PLLC Managing Partner David Leichtman discusses the legal implications of NFTs generated by artificial intelligence, along with trademark rules for creators.

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Yuga Labs Reaches Settlement With Ryder Ripps Collaborator in Bored Ape NFTs Trademark Lawsuit

Yuga Labs, the parent company of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT project, has reached a settlement with Thomas Lehman, who built websites and smart contracts for Ryder Ripp's copycat project "RR/BAYC." Leichtman Law PLLC Managing Partner David Leichtman discusses the details of the settlement, sharing insights into the trademark and copyright considerations for digital collectibles. Plus, his take on the Hermès vs. MetaBirkin trial.

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Yuga Labs Names Former Activision Blizzard President as New CEO

Yuga Labs, the Web3 startup behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, said that former Activision Blizzard President and COO Daniel Alegre is joining the company as CEO. "The Hash" panel discusses what Alegre's gaming expertise will bring to Yuga Labs' Web3 world.

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Bieber, Madonna Named in Lawsuit Alleging Yuga Labs NFT 'Scheme'

A number of celebrities, including Justin Bieber, Paris Hilton, Jimmy Fallon and Madonna, were named as plaintiffs in a class-action lawsuit, alleging that Yuga Labs' non-fungible token (NFT) collections were "misleadingly promoted" and resulted in financial damage to the defendants. "The Hash" panel discusses the implications of celebrity endorsements in the crypto space.

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Legal Expert on SEC Reportedly Probing Yuga Labs Over Unregistered Offerings

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is probing Yuga Labs, the creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection, over whether sales of its digital assets violate federal law, according to a report from Bloomberg, citing an unnamed source close to the matter. Former SEC Branch Chief and current Managing Partner at Perkins Coie LLP Valerie Dahiya discusses the legal implications of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and whether digital collectibles are securities.

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Report: SEC Probing Bored Ape Creator Yuga Labs Over Alleged Unregistered Offerings

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is probing Yuga Labs, the creator of the Bored Ape Yacht Club non-fungible token (NFT) collection, on whether sales of its digital assets violate federal law, according to a Bloomberg report. "The Hash" hosts discuss how this might shape the future of crypto regulation.

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Metaverse Takes Center Stage at MTV VMAs with Snoop Dogg, Eminem

Snoop Dogg and Eminem performed at the MTV VMAs taking inspiration from Yuga Labs’ upcoming metaverse gaming platform “Otherside.” Separately, K-pop girl group Blackpink won the Best Metaverse Performance award. “The Hash” team discusses how the metaverse is going mainstream.

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Only 1 in Top 25 NFT Projects Attempt to Give True Ownership, Report Claims

A new Galaxy Digital report explores the concerns over non-fungible token (NFT) intellectual property (IP) rights. Galaxy Digital Head of Research Alex Thorn breaks down the key takeaways, saying “only one project in the top 25 by implied market cap actually attempts to give true ownership for the underlying artwork to its token holders.”

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