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26 June 2023TrademarksMuireann Bolger

Hermès permanently blocks sales of MetaBirkin NFTs

Rothschild’s bid to overturn jury findings met with derision from New York judge | Designer is able to keep NFTs and smart contracts due to constitutional considerations.

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Hermès permanently blocks sales of MetaBirkin NFTs

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