NFT creators and consumers should evaluate the legal and commercial considerations of NFTs that are linked to copyright work.
The Law Commission of England and Wales (the Commission) is a statutory independent body that...more
The latest analysis of “smarter contracts” provides helpful guidance on the opportunities and potential legal and practical risks in adopting these technologies.
LawtechUK’s latest analysis of so-called smarter contracts...more
8/19/2022
/ Blockchain ,
Contract Formation ,
Contract Management ,
Cryptoassets ,
E-Commerce ,
Information Reports ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Risk Assessment ,
Smart Contracts ,
Software ,
Technology ,
UK
The Court held that software developers do not owe a duty of care to bitcoin owners who lost their private keys.
In Tulip Trading Ltd (TTL) v. Bitcoin Association for BSV and others, TTL claimed that personal computers of...more
5/31/2022
/ Bitcoin ,
Corporate Counsel ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Duty of Care ,
Fiduciary Duty ,
Hackers ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Software Developers ,
UK
Latham & Watkins Technology Transactions Partner Christian McDermott introduces the basics of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in this short infographic video. In particular, he addresses the following questions:
What are NFTs?...more
Beyond creative works and consumer products, NFTs open up new avenues for IP monetisation in the technology, life sciences, and pharmaceutical industries.
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), one-of-a-kind cryptoassets stored on...more
6/25/2021
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Blockchain ,
Cryptoassets ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
EU ,
Know Your Customers ,
Life Sciences ,
MiFID ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Technology Sector ,
Token Sales ,
UK
An NFT is a special, one-of-a-kind digital asset that raises a number of novel legal questions.
Earlier this month, a blockchain firm bought a US$95,000 print by the British street artist Banksy, only to burn it in a...more
3/19/2021
/ Artists ,
Blockchain ,
Collateral ,
Cryptocurrency ,
Digital Assets ,
Digital Marketplace ,
Ethereum ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IP License ,
Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) ,
Popular ,
Royalties