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Hermès secures a legal win against artist Mason Rothschild due to his “MetaBirkin” NFT collection, which infringed on the luxury brand’s trademark. This case highlights the complexities surrounding intellectual property rights and artistic expression in the world of NFTs.

In a landmark ruling, a federal judge imposed a permanent ban on a non-fungible token (NFT) creator from selling digital art inspired by Hermes’ Birkin bags. The case highlights the complexities surrounding NFTs, intellectual property rights, and the importance of enforcing such rights in the digital market, prompting conversations on regulations and ethical practices within the industry.

A Manhattan federal judge permanently barred Mason Rothschild from selling his MetaBirkins NFTs, after finding him guilty of trademark infringement, dilution, and cybersquatting. This legal dispute highlights challenges brands face in protecting intellectual property rights in the evolving NFT space.