Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have revolutionized digital ownership and created entirely new categories of intellectual property disputes. As these blockchain-based assets continue to evolve, they present unique technical and legal challenges that traditional IP frameworks are still adapting to address. The recent Ninth Circuit decision in Yuga Labs, Inc. v. Ripps illustrates the I.P. issues, and …
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Understanding the Elements of a Copyright Infringement Claim
Copyright cases require plaintiffs to prove specific elements to establish a valid claim. Understanding these requirements is necessary for both copyright holders seeking to protect their work and defendants facing allegedly infringing allegations. This post examines the fundamental elements of copyright infringement, focusing on the analysis of the copying requirement. Because the Court of Appeals …