Intellectual Property Rights and Entrepreneurship in the NFT Ecosystem ...
arxiv.org
However, the fast growth of the NFT ecosystem has revealed serious issues in managing intellectual property (IP) rights. There is a lot of confusion about the difference between owning an NFT and owning the copy-right for the underlying content. This research looks at the gap between traditional copyright laws and blockchain-based transactions.
What You Need to Know About IP Rights and NFT Ownership
scarincihollenbeck.com
However, during the minting process, IP owners can specify via a smart contract what IP rights (if any) are granted to the purchaser. For example, most NFTs grant the purchaser a license to use, copy, and display the NFT.
What Are IP Rights in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)?
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A study of IP ownership in the NFT context is certainly timely as there has been a notable increase in attempts to secure and enforce IP rights in the NFT and metaverse space. More and more companies are filing trademark applications to protect their rights regarding NFTs and the metaverse.
Fractional IP Rights: A 2026 Guide to Shared Ownership Models
fractionaliprights.com
What fractional IP rights mean today The term "fractional IP" describes two distinct models that are often conflated. The first is fractional IP counsel, a legal service structure where an experienced attorney works with multiple companies on a part-time or project basis to manage patent portfolios or trademark filings. The second, and the focus of this guide, is fractional ownership of IP ...
NFT-Based IP Licensing Across Multiple Chains
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NFT-Based IP Licensing Across Multiple Chains | Multi-Chain IP Rights Management The advent of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has dramatically reshaped our understanding of digital ownership, moving far beyond their initial perceived role as mere digital collectibles. What began as a niche for unique digital art and collectibles has rapidly expanded into diverse sectors, demonstrating NFTs ...