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- UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT
In resolving the issues raised on appeal, we must first address whether NFTs can be trademarked As we consider that question, we are mindful that when we apply “established legal rules to the ‘totally new problems’” of emerging technologies, our task is “not to ‘embarrass the future ’”
- NFTs qualify for trademark protection, Ninth Circuit rules . . .
Quick Take The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a mixed ruling in the longstanding case between Yuga Labs, creators of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, and Ryder Ripps, an artist who intentionally sold copies of the NFTs as “expressive appropriation art ” The court affirmed that the NFTs are “goods” that can receive trademark protection, and rejected many of Ripps’ legal arguments, but
- 9th Circ. Clarifies Bored Ape NFTs Are Trademarkable Goods
The Ninth Circuit issued a significant ruling for digital asset creators Wednesday finding that Yuga Labs' Bored Ape Yacht Club nonfungible tokens are protectable "goods" under federal law, while
- Ninth Circuit Rules NFTs Qualify as Goods Under Lanham Act . . .
Ninth Circuit Court ruled NFTs qualify as "goods" under the Lanham Act, granting trademark protection in a case involving Yuga Labs and artist Ryder Ripps - The court overturned an $8M judgment against Ripps but remanded the case, requiring further evidence on consumer confusion caused by his RR BAYC NFTs
- YUGA LABS INC v. RIPPS (2025) | FindLaw
Case opinion for US 9th Circuit YUGA LABS INC v RIPPS Read the Court's full decision on FindLaw
- NFTs Qualify For Trademark Protection, Ninth Circuit Rules
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that NFTs qualify as "goods" under the Lanham Act, entitling them to trademark protection The decision in Yuga Labs v Ryder Ripps establishes that brand owners can sue NFT copycats with the same legal tools used against counterfeit sneakers or handbags
- Appeals Court Rules NFTs Qualify for Trademark Protection . . .
The U S Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit made an important ruling in the case of Yuga Labs suing artist Ryder Ripps, stating that NFTs are "goods" under the Lanham Act and can obtain trademark protection as "goods " The court upheld Yuga Labs' trademark claim against Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT, but revoked the previous fine of more than $8 million against Ripps, requiring the lower court
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