The Metaverse, NFTs and Emerging Technologies Lawyers Need To Know – The Future of the Legal Profession – Video Replay

This program will provide an overview of the metaverse, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other emerging technologies. 

Get a basic, practical overview of the metaverse, pros and cons of digital currencies and what lawyers need to know about NFT ownership and the “bundle of rights” that have to be clearly spelled out in the contract or license that accompanies the NFT. Learn why copyright is not transferred and what this means for the future and for the legal profession.

Get answers to these questions and more . . .

What is virtual reality and what is augmented reality?

What are the legal issues surrounding the metaverse?

Can an avatar be trademarked or copyrighted?

Which jurisdiction controls? How do you handle territory or conflict of laws?

What about privacy (is a European avatar protected by GDPR?)

What about Antitrust (must metaverse developers compete with each other, or

allow competition within their private universe?)