Demystifying NFTs: Defining Non-Fungible Tokens and Their Unique Legal Considerations

One of the hottest technologies is blockchain and one of the hottest applications of blockchain is non-fungible tokens (NFTs). This webinar will demystify this technology, and address an array of legal issues that can arise with NFTs, including securities law, anti-money laundering and other financial regulatory issues, unique considerations of patents and other IP protection, licensing, monitoring  and enforcement. This webinar will be presented by James Gatto of Sheppard Mullin LLP, who has been involved with blockchain technology since 2012 and has been named a Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Fintech Trailblazer by the National Law Journal and a Thought Leader on Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies by National Law Review.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define what NFTs are, and what legal advice may be necessary concerning NFTs

2. Develop an awareness of the various legal and regulatory issues that can arise with NFTs

3. Identify some of the unique aspects of intellectual property (IP) for NFTs

4. Examine unique license considerations regarding NFTs