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3 August 2022FeaturesMuireann Bolger

Miramax v Tarantino: a key test case for NFT IP disputes

The rise of the metaverse and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) heralds exciting opportunities in the digital realm, but has also prompted litigation posing pivotal questions concerning IP ownership.

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