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MetaBirkin
Azuki Is Rebuilding After Its Elementals Mint Mishap
Azuki’s latest expansion of its NFT ecosystem missed the mark, while Candy Digital and Palm NFT are merging together to create a superpowered NFT production studio. Also, Warner Music Group and Polygon are launching a blockchain music accelerator program.
Federal Judge Permanently Bars MetaBirkins NFT Maker From Selling Birkin-Based Collectibles
The judge’s order comes several months after a jury found the NFT collection’s maker infringed on Hermes’ intellectual property.
Hermès Asks Court for Control Over MetaBirkin NFTs
The French luxury house has filed an order asking for control of the MetaBirkins smart contract, social media handles and royalties.
Legal Expert Says MetaBirkin Project Intended to Use Hermès’ Brand for Economic Gain
Olta Andoni, general counsel at financial firm Enclave Markets, said artist Mason Rothschild was looking to “piggyback” off the French luxury brand’s reputation. But even artists who are creating digital art aren't free of consumer protection laws.
Hermès Wins Lawsuit Against 'MetaBirkin' Artist: What Does This Mean for the NFT Market?
French luxury brand Hermès won a landmark trademark lawsuit against "Metabirkin" NFT artist Mason Rothschild. Enclave Markets General Counsel Olta Andoni weighs in on the outcome and compares the trademark dispute to Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans artwork, noting "there's a lot more artistic relevance there."
Hermès Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against MetaBirkins NFTs, Setting Powerful Precedent for NFT Creators
The verdict ends a year-long battle between the French luxury house and NFT artist Mason Rothschild over his MetaBirkin NFT collection.
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.
Nike and Hermès File Lawsuits for Trademark Infringement as Fashion Collides With NFTs
Nike has filed a lawsuit against online sneaker reseller StockX for selling unauthorized images of its shoes in the form of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Separately, Hermès filed against Mason Rothschild after it created NFTs of the luxury designer’s famous Birkin handbags, called “MetaBirkins.” “The Hash” squad discusses the intellectual property implications for tokenizing fashion.
