May 2023

“Metabirkins” NFT Trial Tests Multiple Legal Theories

By Toby Butterfield and Stephanie Smith

PUBLISHED IN: MediaLawLetter May 2023

TOPICS : Intellectual Property, Trademark

Hermes International sought legal remedies against Los Angeles artist Mason Rothschild for his creation and sale of NFTs, without obtaining Hermes’ authorization, depicting digital images of revised versions of Hermes’ iconic “Birkin” handbag.

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