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17 September 2021

Season 1, Episode 3: NFTs - Keeping It Legal! (ft. Jim Gatto) (Video)

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In this episode, we discuss NFTS.
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In this episode, we discuss NFTS. Everything is being tokenized these days, including art, games, collectibles and much more. The record prices being fetched have created an NFT frenzy. This distribution model has created a new channel for monetization of creative IP. Given some of the unique aspects of NFTs, IP owners need to rethink their IP protection and licensing strategies. IP protection strategies should include specific protection relating to NFTs. Due to some of the unique aspects of NFTs, various new considerations need to be addressed when licensing IP. NFT creators need to be mindful of potential infringement issues when using third party IP and should also consider IP protection for their original creations. NFTs also implicate a host of other legal and regulatory issues. Tune in to learn about these and other issues.

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