Non-Fungible Token Study: NFTs and IP Management and Enforcement
by United States Copyright Office and United States Patent and Trademark Office
The "Non-Fungible Token Study: NFTs and IP Management and Enforcement" is a public roundtable organized by the United States Copyright Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This event is part of a joint study initiated in response to a congressional request to examine the intellectual property implications of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
The roundtable focuses on key topics such as the impact of NFTs on copyright and trademark laws, the role of NFTs in the management, transfer, and licensing of intellectual property rights, and the potential for NFTs to facilitate copyright or trademark infringement. Discussions also address concerns regarding product transparency and consumer education in the context of NFTs.
The event features multiple sessions with panelists from various sectors, including legal experts, industry representatives, and academics. Notable participants include representatives from the American Intellectual Property Law Association, the Copyright Alliance, Cornell Law School, and the Recording Industry Association of America. These sessions provide opportunities for in-depth discussions and networking among attendees.
This roundtable is particularly relevant for legal professionals, intellectual property practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders in the creative and technological industries. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of NFTs and their intersection with intellectual property law.
Speakers(44)
Aarthi Anand
Partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel
Aarthi Anand is a partner at Cahill Gordon & Reindel, specializing in corporate law.
Abby North
Founder at North Music Group
Abby North is the founder of North Music Group, focusing on music rights management.
Alfred Steiner
Attorney at Meister & Steiner
Alfred Steiner is an attorney at Meister & Steiner, focusing on art law and intellectual property.
Althea Erickson
Director at Center for Cultural Innovation
Althea Erickson is the Director at the Center for Cultural Innovation, focusing on supporting artists and creative entrepreneurs.
Ash Kernen
Ashley Joyce
Vice President at National Music Publishers' Association
Ashley Joyce is the Vice President at the National Music Publishers' Association, focusing on music publishing rights.
Cesar Fishman
Executive at Pex
Cesar Fishman is an executive at Pex, specializing in digital rights management.
Dan Schmerin
Executive at Metaversal
Dan Schmerin is an executive at Metaversal, specializing in NFTs and digital assets.
Daniel Uribe
CEO at GenoBank.io
Daniel Uribe is the CEO of GenoBank.io, specializing in blockchain and genomics.
Dov Greenbaum
Director at Reichman University (IDC) Herzliya; Yale University
Dov Greenbaum is the Director at Reichman University (IDC) Herzliya and affiliated with Yale University, focusing on law and technology.
Eliana Torres
Emilio Cazares
Contributor at SuperRare Ecosystem
Emilio Cazares is a contributor to the SuperRare Ecosystem, focusing on digital art and NFTs.
George Johnson
Songwriter
George Johnson is a songwriter with experience in the music industry.
Gina Moon
Executive at OpenSea
Gina Moon is an executive at OpenSea, a leading NFT marketplace.
Hillary Brill
Executive Director at Decentralized Future Council
Hillary Brill is the Executive Director of the Decentralized Future Council, focusing on policy issues related to decentralized technologies.
James Gatto
Partner at American Intellectual Property Law Association
James Gatto is a partner at the American Intellectual Property Law Association, specializing in intellectual property law.
James Grimmelmann
Professor of Law at Cornell Law School
James Grimmelmann is a Professor of Law at Cornell Law School, specializing in technology and the law.
Jean-Marc Deltorn
Researcher at Center for International Intellectual Property Studies, University of Strasbourg
Jean-Marc Deltorn is a researcher at the Center for International Intellectual Property Studies, University of Strasbourg, specializing in intellectual property law.
Jeff Gluck
Founder at Gluck Law Firm
Jeff Gluck is the founder of Gluck Law Firm, focusing on art and intellectual property law.
Jeff Sedlik
President and CEO at PLUS Coalition
Jeff Sedlik is the President and CEO of the PLUS Coalition, focusing on image rights management.
Jennifer Pariser
Vice President at Motion Picture Association
Jennifer Pariser is the Vice President at the Motion Picture Association, focusing on legal affairs.
Jeremy S. Goldman
Partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
Jeremy Goldman is a partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, specializing in media and entertainment law.
John Strohm
Attorney at Frost Brown Todd
John Strohm is an attorney at Frost Brown Todd, specializing in entertainment and intellectual property law.
Jordan Bromley
Partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips
Jordan Bromley is a partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, focusing on entertainment law.
Joseph Gratz
Partner at Morrison & Foerster
Joseph Gratz is a partner at Morrison & Foerster, specializing in intellectual property litigation.
Josh Hurvitz
Executive at NVG
Josh Hurvitz is an executive at NVG, focusing on policy and advocacy.
Kat Walsh
CEO at Creative Commons
Kat Walsh is the CEO of Creative Commons, focusing on open licensing and copyright.
Kevin Madigan
Vice President and Legal Policy Counsel at Copyright Alliance
Kevin Madigan serves as Vice President and Legal Policy Counsel at the Copyright Alliance, focusing on copyright policy and advocacy.
Kofi Mensah
Megan Noh
Partner at Pryor Cashman
Megan Noh is a partner at Pryor Cashman, specializing in art law.
Michael Lewan
Executive at Recording Academy
Michael Lewan is an executive at the Recording Academy, focusing on advocacy and public policy.
Mike-Charles Nahounou
Richard James Burgess
President and CEO at A2IM
Richard James Burgess is the President and CEO of A2IM, representing independent music labels.
Ryan Wright
Sarah Odenkirk
Partner at Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard
Sarah Odenkirk is a partner at Cowan DeBaets Abrahams & Sheppard, specializing in art law.
Shekinah Apedo
Co-founder at Deadfellaz
Shekinah Apedo is the co-founder of Deadfellaz, an NFT project.
Stephen Kelly
Executive at Cypress
Stephen Kelly is an executive at Cypress, focusing on technology and intellectual property.
Steve Krause
Executive at Dapper Labs
Steve Krause is an executive at Dapper Labs, focusing on blockchain and NFTs.
Susan Chertkof
Senior Vice President at Recording Industry Association of America
Susan Chertkof is the Senior Vice President at the Recording Industry Association of America, focusing on legal and regulatory affairs.
Tonya Evans
Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law
Tonya Evans is a Professor of Law at Penn State Dickinson Law, specializing in intellectual property and blockchain.
Umair Kazi
Attorney at The Authors Guild
Umair Kazi is an attorney at The Authors Guild, advocating for authors' rights.
Vickie Nauman
Founder at CrossBorderWorks
Vickie Nauman is the founder of CrossBorderWorks, specializing in music technology and licensing.
Yayoi Shionoiri
Attorney at City Lights Law
Yayoi Shionoiri is an attorney at City Lights Law, specializing in art law.
Zachary L. Catanzaro
Professor of Law at St. Thomas University, College of Law
Zachary L. Catanzaro is a Professor of Law at St. Thomas University, College of Law, specializing in intellectual property law.
Event Details
- Date
- January 20, 2023
- Location
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Virtual Event
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, intellectual property practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders in the creative and technological industries.