SEC Closes Investigation into Yuga Labs, Trump Seeks NFT Marketplace Trademark: Exciting News in Nifty Newsletter

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ended its investigation into Yuga Labs, the creators of the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection. This news comes as a relief to the NFT community, as it signals a shift towards more clarity and understanding of the regulatory landscape surrounding digital assets. In other NFT [...]

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Ripple Applies for Trademark for Innovative Custody Service and Wallet

Ripple Submits Trademark Request for Custodial Wallet Service Ripple, a well-known cryptocurrency platform, has recently filed a trademark application for its custody service wallet. This move is seen as a strategic step by Ripple to further solidify its position in the cryptocurrency market. Custodial wallets have become increasingly popular among cryptocurrency users who prioritize security [...]

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Trump Company Seeks Trademarks for Exclusive Metaverse and NFT Marketplace

The Trump Organization has taken steps to enter the metaverse NFT market by filing trademarks for a branded marketplace. As the NFT craze continues to gain momentum, the move by the company founded by former US President Donald Trump signals an interest in capitalizing on the digital asset trend. The trademarks filed by the Trump [...]

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Fujitsu Files Trademark for Crypto Brokerage Services

Japanese tech giant Fujitsu has filed a trademark application for a new branding that aims to offer financial services, including cryptocurrency brokerage services, to customers. Fujitsu has been showing growing interest in Web3 technology and launched a Web3 acceleration platform in February to support startups and partner companies in creating a diverse ecosystem of Web3 applications. The move comes as financial regulators in Japan call for stricter banking rules for the crypto sector. (Read More)

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End of an Era: Over 4 Years Pass Without Self-Proclaimed Satoshis

Satoshi Nakamoto, a captivating figure in the world of cryptocurrencies, remains an enigma, intriguing both crypto enthusiasts and experts. Numerous individuals have stepped forward over the years, proclaiming themselves as the elusive creator of Bitcoin. However, none of them have succeeded in providing substantial evidence or convincing the wider crypto community. Interestingly, it has been [...]

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HSBC, Mastercard File More Crypto-Related Trademark Applications

HSBC and Mastercard, two major players in the banking and payment industries, have submitted additional trademark applications related to cryptocurrencies with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Mastercard’s filing focuses on crypto and blockchain transactions while HSBC’s application focuses on metaverse banking and services related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). HSBC and Mastercard Expand [...]

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Japan’s Largest IT Service Provider Fujitsu Files Trademark Covering Crypto Trading Services

Japanese tech giant Fujitsu has filed a trademark application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office that covers several cryptocurrency services. The application specifically mentions “financial management of crypto assets,” “financial exchange of crypto assets,” and “financial broker services for cryptocurrency trading.” Fujitsu’s Crypto Trademark Application Fujitsu, one of the world’s largest IT service providers, [...]

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Nissan Expands Web3 Efforts with Trademarks and Metaverse Auto Sales

Nissan has filed four new Web3-related trademarks in the US and is experimenting with auto sales in the metaverse in Japan. The trademarks cover its Infiniti, Nismo, and Nissan brands and include plans for virtual goods and a nonfungible token (NFT) marketplace. Nissan Japan is conducting a three-month "demonstration experiment" of its virtual store "Nissan Hype Lab," allowing customers to "study, consult, test drive and purchase Nissan vehicles" while in the metaverse. The company's moves are in line with other car manufacturers, including General Motors and Ford, who have also been actively filing trademark applications for Web3, crypto, NFTs, and the metaverse. (Read More)

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Nissan files 4 new web3 trademarks, trials sales in the metaverse

Nissan has recently filed four new Web3 trademarks for its Infiniti, Nismo and Nissan brands.

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Jimmy Fallon Fights Subpoena in NFT Legal Battle

Lawyers for Jimmy Fallon have filed a petition to quash a subpoena requiring him to testify in the Yuga Labs Inc. v. Ripps et al. case, stating that he has no connection to the dispute. Meanwhile, Getty Images has partnered with NFT platform Candy Digital to offer rare photos in NFT form, starting with photographs from its 1970s music and culture collection. The NFT market is experiencing growth, with marketplace volume increasing for the fourth consecutive month in February. To provide more comprehensive insights into the NFT economy, Forkast Labs has launched a series of NFT indexes, including the Forkast 500 NFT index that measures performance across 21 blockchains. (Read More)

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NanoLabs sues Coinbase over Nano trademark infringement

NanoLabs, the company behind digital currency Nano, has filed a legal complaint against Coinbase in the California Northern District Court for alleged trademark infringement. The complaint states that Coinbase's Nano Bitcoin futures contract and Nano Ether futures contract products infringe on NanoLabs' trademark rights, causing economic damage and harm to its brand identity. NanoLabs is seeking at least $5 million in damages, an injunction against Coinbase, and forfeiture of all profits made using Nano trademarks. (Read More)

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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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Mercedes-Benz Trying to Seek Metaverse Trademarks

Mercedes-Benz group, the German luxury automobile is planning to expand its empire in the virtual world too. The step forward

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Visa's trademark applications suggest more involvement in crypto space

The company's trademark owner applied for its name to be used in software “to view, access, store, monitor, manage, trade, send, receive, transmit, and exchange” crypto and NFTs.

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Trademark Applications Show Western Union Entering Crypto Space

Western Union has registered trademark applications associated with cryptocurrency and related financial instruments. (Read More)

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Nifty News: IHOP bamboozles crypto users with ‘NFT,’ Logan Paul’s NFT falls to $10 and more

The YouTube star’s huge loss on his NFT has been bumped up by a measly bid after he shared how much it had dropped in value since his purchase last year.

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US' 2022 Web3 Trademark Filings 3 Times Over 2021's Total So Far

In 2021, a total of 2,142 NFT-related trademarks were filed, but by the end of September 2022, there were at least over 6,000 such trademarks submitted, data shows. (Read More)

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Nifty News: Zilliqa teases Web3 gaming console, Funko teams up with Warner Bros. and more…

Specifications on Zilliqa’s "user-friendly" console are yet to be revealed, but a prototype design resembling an Xbox console has been released.

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Mean Girls set to make Web3 comeback as “crypto-collectibles”

Newly filed trademarks from Paramount Pictures suggest elements of the teen cult classic may come back in the form of "crypto-collectibles" and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

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Sony Music files trademark application for NFT-authenticated music

The new trademark application covers video recordings, text, artwork, and audio featuring live music authenticated by NFTs.

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