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First Publicized NFT Infringement Case in China

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Jacob Harding

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Los Angeles

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China
Non-Fungible tokens (NFTs)
Copyright Infringement

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Intellectual Property
Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets & Blockchain Technology

August 8, 2022

On April 20, 2022, the Hangzhou Internet Court held a Chinese NFT-trading platform responsible for copyright infringement for the conduct of one of its users in Case No. (2022) Zhejiang 0192 Minchu No. 1008, the first publicized NFT infringement case in China. Ultimately, this case is a win for copyright holders and illustrates the increasing ability to obtain favorable remedies for violations of intellectual property rights in Chinese courts.

Read more about the Court’s rationale in Notes from the China Desk.

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Jacob Harding

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This entry has been created for information and planning purposes. It is not intended to be, nor should it be substituted for, legal advice, which turns on specific facts.

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