Patents – DIGIT INFO

JPMorgan Chase enters generative AI race with IndexGPT trademark

JPMorgan’s ChatGPT rival, IndexGPT, will be used across various business units, including advertising, business consulting and various finance-focused software as a service (SAAS) services among others.

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Sony eyes NFT transfers across multiple game platforms, reveals patent

Sony’s NFT framework aims to integrate NFTs into gameplay, with the technology representing skins and other popular in-game functionalities.

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Car makers, fashion giants and pet food brands seek Web3 trademarks as 2023 rolls on

The first two months of 2023 haven’t seen a slowdown in trademark filings, with recent filings covering automotive, clothing and fast-moving consumer goods.

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Sony and Astar Network Launch Web3 Incubation Program for NFT and DAO-Focused Projects

On Feb. 17, 2023, Tokyo-based Sony Network Communications announced that it is co-hosting a Web3 incubation program with the multichain smart contract platform Astar Network. The program has started accepting applications, and Sony and Astar will jointly mentor Web3 projects “focused on the utility” of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Sony and […]

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Trademark applications for crypto, NFTs, and metaverse surge in 2022: Report

Data from March reportedly showed the largest number of U.S. trademark filings in 2022, with 1,078 for NFTs, 604 for cryptocurrencies, and 759 for the metaverse.

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Gas-to-Bitcoin Firm Crusoe Energy Sues Rival Alkane Midstream Over Patent Infringement

The Denver-based gas-to-bitcoin infrastructure company Crusoe Energy is suing the rival firm Alkane Midstream LLC over alleged patent infringement and poaching customers in Colorado. Crusoe’s lawsuit claims since November 2019, “Alkane was actively monitoring Crusoe and its business.” Crypto Flare Mitigation Company Crusoe Files a Lawsuit Against the Texas-Based Alkane Midstream Gas-to-bitcoin flare mitigation company […]

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Will intellectual property issues sidetrack NFT adoption?

In posting NFT artwork on social media, a new owner could be breaking intellectual property laws. A “wave of litigation has already begun.”

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Mastercard files 15 metaverse and NFT related trademarks

Mastercard joins Visa and American Express with moves into the Metaverse as it seeks to increase revenue streams and remain competitive in the virtual economy.

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Crypto patent-sharing marks a step in democratizing knowledge ownership

As the Crypto Open Patent Alliance continues to onboard a growing list of high-profile clients, some experts believe the organization can truly transform the industry.

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New Balance ‘Virtual Goods’ Trademarks Hint of Upcoming Metaverse and NFT Venture

Following Adidas and Nike getting into the metaverse, the sneaker manufacturer New Balance seems to be prepping to launch virtual items tied to its products. The firm filed three trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) that describe “downloadable virtual goods” featuring “footwear, clothing, sports bags, sports equipment, and accessories for […]

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