Are NFTs Copyright Works? A Perspective from FSEK
NFT (non-fungible token) technology has made digital content saleable and traceable. But in the legal world, the real question remains: Is an NFT a work, or merely a record?
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How Does Trademark Infringement Arise in NFT Collections?
“We referenced a famous brand in our NFT collection: could that be a problem?” “We did not use the exact logo, but it looks similar.” “This is just digital art: can it constitute trademark…
How Does the Right to Use a Trademark Arise in NFTs?
One common source of confusion in NFT projects is: “I bought an NFT: can I use the trademark?” “The NFT contains a logo: can I use it commercially?” “I own the collection: can I say that I…
Who Is the Author of an NFT Work?
“Is the person who mints the NFT its author?” “Does publishing it on a platform transfer the rights to that platform?” “Who holds the rights if the designer and the minter are different people?”
Does Selling an NFT Mean Selling the Underlying Work?
“I sold the NFT. Isn’t the work mine anymore?” “I bought the NFT. Have all rights to the work passed to me?”
Reproduction, Distribution and Communication to the Public in NFT Works
The central legal question in NFT (non-fungible token) projects is: Does owning an NFT grant the right to reproduce, distribute or communicate the work to the public?
Can Copyright Be Transferred Through NFTs?
“I bought the NFT; did the copyright transfer too?” “I sold the NFT; do I no longer have any rights in the work?” “If the smart contract says so, is copyright transfer certain?”
NFT ≠ Copyright: The Most Common Legal Misconceptions
The most widespread and costly misconception in the NFT (non-fungible token) market is: “I bought the NFT, so I now own the copyright too.” As of 2026, a substantial share of disputes arises…
Which Rights Do NFT Buyers Acquire, and Which Do They Not?
“I bought an NFT. Do I now own the work?” “Does an NFT grant copyright?” “Does an NFT automatically grant commercial usage rights?”
What Is an NFT, and What Does It Represent Legally?
“I bought an NFT. Do I now own the work?” “Does an NFT grant copyright?” “Is an NFT a digital asset or merely a licence ?”
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