Hermes

Policy

Metabirkin

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.

By Fran Velasquez

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Feb 9, 2023 at 9:46 p.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2023

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Video

Cdtv

Luxury Brand Hermès Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against ‘Metabirkin’ NFT Creator

After several days of deliberation the nine person jury in the copyright infringement trial between Hèrmes and non fungible token NFT artist Mason Rothschild ruled Wednesday in favor of the French luxury brand The jury also decided the NF Ts were not protected under the First Amendment of the U S Constitution as Rothschild's lawyers [...]

By CoinDesk Staff

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Feb 9, 2023 at 4:38 p.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2023

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Cdtv

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."

By CoinDesk Inc

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Feb 9, 2023 at 3:57 p.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2023

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Cdtv

Legal Expert on Future of NFT Trademark Law

A Manhattan federal jury concluded that non-fungible token (NFT) artist Mason Rothschild's "Metabirkin" NFT collection violated Hermès' trademark rights. "Just because you are creating digital art doesn't mean no consumer protections are applicable," Enclave Markets General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Olta Andoni said.

By CoinDesk Inc

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Feb 9, 2023 at 3:54 p.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2023

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Podcasts

Consensus

Special Report: UK’s Unsettled Crypto Regulatory Landscape

CoinDesk reporter Camomile Shumba provides an in-depth look at the state and future of crypto regulation in the U.K. [reward]ae391df1-46dc-48b0-a050-50260146add1[/reward]

By Ben SchillerDanny NelsonCam Thompson

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Feb 9, 2023 at 1:13 p.m. UTC

Feb 9, 2023

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Web3

Metabirkin

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.

By Cam Thompson

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Feb 8, 2023 at 4:03 p.m. UTC

Feb 8, 2023

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Cdtv

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 [...]

By CoinDesk Inc

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Feb 7, 2023 at 3:57 p.m. UTC

Feb 7, 2023

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Cdtv

Hermès vs. MetaBirkin Artist: NFT Trademark Trial Kicks Off

A trademark trial focused on non fungible tokens NFT began Monday pitting French luxury designer brand Hermès against NFT artist Mason Rothschild Hermès claims the artist's Meta Birkin NFT collection allegedly infringed on its trademark which depicts digital images of its well known Birkin handbag The Hash panel discusses the legal considerations of NF Ts [...]

By CoinDesk Inc

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Jan 31, 2023 at 7:03 p.m. UTC

Jan 31, 2023

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Nft

Nike and Hermès File Lawsuits for Trademark Infringement as Fashion Collides With NFTs

Nike has filed a lawsuit against online sneaker reseller Stock X for selling unauthorized images of its shoes in the form of non fungible tokens NF Ts Separately Hermès filed against Mason Rothschild after it created NF Ts of the luxury designer’s famous Birkin handbags called Meta Birkins The Hash squad discusses the intellectual property [...]

By CoinDesk Staff

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Feb 7, 2022 at 10:10 p.m. UTC

Feb 7, 2022

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