Top Holders of Blockchain Patents
As we noted in our post last year on the state of blockchain patent litigation, thousands of blockchain-related patent applications are being filed with the US...
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DOJ charges six people with NFT fraud
On June 30, the DOJ charged six people in four separate cases with a fraudulent NFT trading scheme. The first case alleged that an individual committed...
The English Supreme Court allows the service of documents via the blockchain
In a significant move, the Supreme Court has allowed the service of documents via the blockchain. Technology conflicts Louise Norbury-Robinson and Jack Heward offer their insights....
Service of process via NFT airdrop? So cool! But I have a question…
I have now seen two cases of courts authorizing service of legal process through the delivery – or “airdropping” – of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to the...
Blockchain Bites: US Treasury Releases Responsible Cryptoregulation Framework; US Fed deputy pushes for cryptocurrency reform; Shanghai’s new metaverse development fund; Celsius plunges into bankruptcy; NFTs stolen in phishing attacks
The US Treasury publishes a framework for responsible development of the regulation of digital assets The US Treasury Department has issued a framework for cryptocurrencies designed...
International financial service centers and opportunities for the fintech sector
1. What are International Financial Services Centers (“IFSCs”)? IFSCs have been envisioned by the Government of India as a special economic zone and financial center located...
Trademark protection within Blockchain domains
Trademark companies should reserve their trademarks with blockchain naming systems. The risk of blockchain domain name infringement is real and remedies are limited at this time....
Inside Arbitration: Cyber Disputes – Are There Borders in the Blockchain?
With the rapidly evolving cyber economy, the courts are struggling to draw boundaries in a decentralized world. A recent case suggests the way forward In the...
Kevin Hart releases NFT with roadmap focused on laughter
Global film and comedy sensation Kevin Hart has entered the NFT battle. On July 6, Hart and his entertainment company, HARTBEAT, began pre-selling “Confessions of the...
Navigation in contractual relationships in the NFT market
Overview of common NFT contract conditions Participants in the fast-moving – but legally uncertain – NFT (non-fungible token) market can maximize their business opportunities and reduce...