IP, Copyright, and Trademark

Virtual assets are often created, stored, and transacted with the help of an immaterial medium. They are intangible, digital, or electronic, and have certain unique issues such as: how can you own virtual assets; who owns them; and whether can they be copied or modified by others. This session aims to provide stakeholders with relevant information on their legal rights and obligations fostering a greater understanding of the legal implications of virtual assets and ensuring that everyone is aware of the potential risks associated with their use.

Learning Objectives:

1. Compare IP law, copyright, and trademark in physical and virtual assets.
2. Explore broad coverage of IP law and its extensions to virtual assets.
3. Identify IP Laws applicable to virtual assets beyond physical elements.
4. Examine regulation of IP laws applicable to virtual assets in the metaverse.