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3 January 2024TrademarksMarisa Woutersen

‘Valueless’ NFTs no good as collateral, judge tells Metabirkins maker

Judge rejects motion using Metabirkins smart contract and NFT artwork to stay damages owed to Hermès | Court highlights irony of attempt and deems them “valueless items”.

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