Copyright protection on NFT digital works in the Metaverse

Abstract

Non-fungible token (NFT) emerges with the marvelous explosion of the metaverse. NFT digital works are profoundly impacting the existing copyright system, which needs to be amended and responded to in time. There is a possibility that it will completely change the distribution pattern of rights and interests in the field of copyright law. Currently, the legal nature of the casting and trading of NFT digital works remains controversial. The liability of NFT digital works creators, as well as service platforms, is required to be further identified. This article starts with an analysis of the right attributes of NFT digital works based on intellectual property law. Subsequently, the related legal issues and countermeasures are discussed, including the exhaustion of the right-holders, the duty of platform management, and the assumption of tort liability arising from the transaction. It is suggested that the NFT digital works should be treated with considerable caution and the legal system of NFT digital works should be constructed in the near future.

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