商標登録insideNews: メタバース空間上でG7知財庁長官級会談を主催しました | METI/経済産業省

メタバース空間上のG7知財庁長官級会談が開催

12月15日、日本国特許庁(JPO)が議長となり、G7参加国の知財庁(G7知財庁)の長官級等が一堂に会する、G7知財庁長官級会談(G7 Heads of IP Office Conversation)をメタバース空間上で主催しました。本会談では、メタバース等の新たなデジタル空間における模倣行為に対する知財権保護の重要性等に関して議論がなされるとともに、各国の認識が共有され、G7知財庁による共同声明が採択されました。

情報源: メタバース空間上でG7知財庁長官級会談を主催しました (METI/経済産業省)

メタバース空間上のG7知財庁長官級会談が開催
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商標登録insideNews: Rolex looks to bring luxury watches to the Metaverse | Kitco News

Rolex files TM relating to NFTs

Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex is looking to get in on the Metaverse game as evidenced by a recent trademark application filing related to cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and virtual goods.The details of the trademark application Rolex filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) were tweeted by trademark and patent attorney Michael Kondoudis and indicate that the luxury watchmaker has extensive plans for its brand in the Metaverse.

情報源: Rolex looks to bring luxury watches to the Metaverse | Kitco News

Rolex files TM relating to NFTs
Word Mark ROLEX
Serial Number 97655284
Filing Date October 31, 2022
Current Basis 1B
Owner (APPLICANT) Rolex Watch U.S.A., Inc. 665 Fifth Avenue New York NEW YORK 10022

Goods and Services of Ser. 97655284
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Downloadable electronic publications; downloadable podcasts and blogs; software; application software; computer application software; smartphones; mobile phones and computer tablets; downloadable game software; virtual reality software; augmented reality software; operating systems for virtual private networks; downloadable computer software for blockchain technology; downloadable software containing virtual objects, digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable digital files verified by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable computer software for use as digital wallets; software capable of displaying products virtually, such as works of art, photographs, images, sounds, avatars, watches, jewelry, eyeglasses, binoculars, eyeglass cases, clothing and accessories, caps, hats, scarves, belts, shoes, neckties, jackets, anoraks, gloves, rugs, bags, leather pouches, wallets, card holders, pencil cases, travel bags, jewelry boxes, manicure sets, knives, lighters, perfumes, candles, pens, key rings, mirrors, sporting goods, stuffed animals, security tokens for use as encryption devices; downloadable cryptographic keys for receiving and spending cryptocurrency; physical cryptocurrency wallets; smart watches; smart wristbands (measurement tools); smart rings; devices and instruments for processing data, adapted for personal use; global positioning devices and instruments; performance measurement, recording and evaluation devices and tools; smart glasses; virtual reality headsets and gloves

IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S: Watches and chronometric instruments with digital codes, labels, tags and digital chips

IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S: Video game devices; video game machines designed for use playing in a virtual environment

IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S: Using any and all modes of communication to display products for retail sale; online advertising on computer networks; advertising on mobile phone networks; providing commercial information on websites; providing retail sales services for watches, jewelry and smart watches; online retail software sales for virtual stores that offer watch and jewelry products; online auction services for virtual objects, such as watches, art objects, digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs); providing online spaces for buyers and sellers of virtual products such as watches and watch parts, digital collectibles, digital tokens and non-fungible tokens (NFTs); marketing through product placements in online games or virtual environments; providing online auction services; holding virtual interactive auctions; providing information and advice to consumers regarding clock and watch products, jewelry products and items for sale online; commercial information through websites, social media and search engines

IC 036. US 100 101 102. G & S: Financial matters; money matters; financial patronage and sponsorship services; financial and cryptocurrency transactions with the help of NFTs (non-fungible tokens) and blockchain technologies; virtual currency exchange transactions; electronic transfer of currencies and virtual currencies; services managing assets in digital currencies (cryptocurrencies); providing information about currency exchange; providing online financial information

IC 038. US 100 101 104. G & S: Telecommunications, telecommunication services devoted to retail sales via interactive communications with clients; providing access to electronic stores (telecommunications), to electronic commerce platforms on the Internet; providing access to a market (portal) online for buyers and sellers on computer networks; providing access to an electronic marketplace; providing access to online libraries and stores for application software; providing access to online training services; providing access to virtual environments; providing access to metaverse platforms on the Internet and the mobile Internet; providing access to websites to register clock and watch products, jewelry products and smart watches; transmitting, broadcasting and receiving audio and video content, still and moving images, texts and data; broadcasting metaverse-related multimedia via the Internet; transmitting electronically and streaming digital media metaverse content for third parties via global and local computer networks; transmitting messages, data and content through the Internet and other computer and communication networks; transmitting electronic publications online; using chat rooms, chat lines and Internet forums to communicate electronically; communicating on virtual private networks; providing online chat sites, list servers and online forums to transmit messages among users; providing online chat rooms; providing audio, video and movie broadcasts on the web or any other communication system

IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S: Providing online entertainment; entertainment services using virtual objects, digital objects and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) designed to be used for recreational activities; holding online games and competitions; offering online virtual reality game services; services organizing and holding online shows, seminars, conferences, conventions and forums; editing radio and television programs; producing movies; providing online videos (not for downloading); publishing printed products, including electronically, for purposes other than advertising; publishing magazines, journals, newspapers, periodicals, books and texts on the Internet in electronic format

IC 042. US 100 101. G & S: Designing and developing game and virtual reality software; developing metaverse software; developing software for virtual assets; non-downloadable computer software for designing, producing and modifying animated and non-animated digital designs for watches, smart watches and jewelry, as well as characters and avatars to be accessed and used in online environments, virtual environments and websites; providing downloadable and non-downloadable software and application software for mobile phones for business, viewing, storing and/or managing virtual objects, digital collectibles and non-fungible tokens; using blockchain technology to provide user verification services; electronic storage of data; developing and hosting e-commerce Internet platforms; developing and hosting virtual environment and metaverse platforms online; hosting platforms to generate and manage virtual assets and digital tokens; developing and hosting computer platforms based on blockchains to exchange and use value tokens, digital tokens, utility tokens, security tokens and blockchain tokens; programming software for computer platforms based on blockchains to exchange and use value tokens, digital tokens, utility tokens, security tokens and blockchain tokens; programming software for virtual environment platforms

IC 045. US 100 101. G & S: Granting licenses for software, computer programs and industrial property rights; granting movie, television, video, music and image licenses (legal department); providing online social networking services through a virtual or metaverse environment

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商標登録insideNews: Soccer Clubs FC Barcelona and Real Madrid File Joint Trademark Application for Metaverse Activities | Metaverse Bitcoin News

Spain soccer clubs jointly filed for virtual reality

Two of the biggest Spain soccer clubs, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, have applied to receive trademarks for some elements in the metaverse. The clubs have introduced an application that encompasses different activities and services that they can conduct in the metaverse, including a cryptocurrency wallet and the possibility of selling virtual merchandise.

情報源: Soccer Clubs FC Barcelona and Real Madrid File Joint Trademark Application for Metaverse Activities – Metaverse Bitcoin News

Spain soccer clubs, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, jointly filed TM in US

From USPTO TESS DATABASE
Spain soccer virtual reality
Serial Number 97536450
Filing Date August 5, 2022
Owner (APPLICANT) Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
Owner (APPLICANT) Futbol Club Barcelona

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商標登録insideNews: The EUIPO Provides Guidance on Metaverse, NFT-Focused Trademarks | thefashionlaw.com

Filing For Metaverse and NFT

Brands ranging from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Valentino to Nike and adidas have made headlines over the past year after filing applications for registration for use of their famous trademarks in the virtual world, either reflecting existing use or seemingly indicating their intent to use such marks in the metaverse or in connection with non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”). Not limited to fashion and luxury names, brands across industries (think: KFC to the City of Beverly Hills) have followed the lead set by Nike last year…

情報源: The EUIPO Provides Guidance on Metaverse, NFT-Focused Trademarks

Filing For Metaverse

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商標登録insideNews: What to Know About NFTs | natlawreview.com

About NFTs

Intellectual property owners need to add the metaverse to places to watch for possible infringement, specifically, trademark or copyright infringement in the form of NFTs or non-fungible tokens. This is highlighted in the case of Hermès International v. Mason Rothschild, currently pending in federal district court in New York. In this case, Hermès claims that NFTs called METABIRKINS—which allude to the Hermès iconic (and trademarked) BIRKIN® handbag—infringe and dilute Hermès trademarks

情報源: What to Know About NFTs

Hermès Sues Mason Rothschild Over Sale of Birkin Bag NFTs, 2:51

Hermès Sues Mason Rothschild Over Sale of Birkin Bag NFTs

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商標登録insideNews: Wingstop Files Trademark to Sell Chicken Wings in the Metaverse | businessinsider.com

Selling Chicken Wing in Metaverse

Wingstop has filed a multi-class trademark to enter the metaverse.The chicken-wing chain followed other restaurants, including McDonald’s and Panera Bread, when it filed the trademark applications to the US Patent and Trademark Office on February 25. The application covers “downloadable virtual goods,” including non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and virtual food and drink. It also includes the creation of an online marketplace where people can trade NFTs, digital assets, and artwork.

情報源: Wingstop Files Trademark to Sell Chicken Wings in the Metaverse

手羽先専門ファストフードチェーンは、NFTやバーチャルなフードとドリンクを含む「ダウンロード可能なバーチャルグッズ」を対象として商標出願を行いました。

情報源: 手羽先チェーン、メタバース進出へ商標出願…「1年以内にあらゆるブランドが出願するだろう」と専門家は予測 | Business Insider Japan

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商標登録insideNews: Monster Energy files NFT and metaverse trademark applications | cointelegraph.com

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商標登録insideNews: Monster Energy files NFT and metaverse trademark applications | cointelegraph.com

Monster Energy’s NFT and metaverse filings

According to recent filings with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Monster Energy has four pending trademark applications related to the nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and metaverse realms. The first trademark application consists of downloadable virtual goods comprised of, but not limited to, beverages, food, supplements, sports, gaming, music, and apparel. According to the filing, such downloadable multimedia assets will be “authenticated by NFTs.” Also included in the application are computer programs facilitating blockchain data interactions. 

情報源: Monster Energy files NFT and metaverse trademark applications

「モンエナ」などで親しまれる飲料ブランドのモンスターエナジーが、NFTの商標申請を行ったことが明らかになった。

情報源: 飲料大手モンスターエナジー、NFTやメタバース関連の商標登録を申請

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商標登録insideNews: Drink maker loses bid to stop game’s ‘monster’ trademark, Singapore News & Top Stories – The Straits Times
商標登録insideNews: Monsta Pizza triumph over Monster Energy in trademark row – Bucks Herald

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商標登録insideNews: Metaverse Trademark Applications Reach 16,000 in China

Metaverse TM Filings Reach 16,000 in China

In an interview with The Paper on Monday, the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said that the country has seen 16,000 trademark applications filed, encapsulating the term ‘metaverse.’The CNIPA has strictly opposed malicious trademark registrations, especially if the company is trying to hoard trademarks without apparent purpose for use.

情報源: Metaverse Trademark Applications Reach 16,000 in China

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商標登録insideNews: Chinese Government Rejects Metaverse Trademark Applications | coindesk.com

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商標登録insideNews: マクドナルドが「メタバース向け商標」を出願(10件)、ナイキらに続き | Forbes JAPAN

マクドナルドが仮想空間へ

マクドナルドが仮想空間のグッズやサービス、さらには仮想空間で運営するレストランやカフェの商標を出願したことが明るみに出た。同社は、フェイスブックの親会社であるメタ(Meta)が先頭に立つ「メタバース」の実現に向けたトレンドに飛び乗る大手企業の群れに加わった。企業の商標の出願状況を追跡する弁護士のジョシュ・ガーベン(Josh Gerben)は2月9日のツイッターで、マクドナルドが10件の商標を出願したことを指摘した。

情報源: マクドナルドが「メタバース向け商標」を出願、ナイキらに続き | Forbes JAPAN(フォーブス ジャパン)

McDonald’s is joining a series of companies who are looking to cash in on Web3, including the metaverse.

情報源: McDonald’s Files Trademark for Metaverse Restaurant That Delivers Food

マクドナルド メタバース 商標

商標登録insideNews: ナイキ、メタバース時代に備え商標保護とデジタル商品開発への対応着々 – Engadget 日本版
商標登録insideNews: Walmart is quietly preparing to enter the metaverse | cnbc.com

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商標登録insideNews: Hermès NFT Lawsuit Against Mason Rothschild Will Be Legal Precedent | beincrypto.com

Metabirkin Dispute

Digital artist Mason Rothschild’s widespread use of the ‘MetaBirkins’ trademark has caught the attention of trademark owners BIRKIN and its sole authorized distributor Hermès.Rothschild first announced MetaBirkins in December 2021 at Art Basel Miami.Hermès filed a trademark infringement against Rothschild for his unauthorized use of the BIRKIN trademark.Courts currently use the Rogers test to balance potential trademark infringement with First Amendment rights.This outcome could set a new legal precedent for fashion/art as it relates to trademark infringement claims.

情報源: Hermès NFT Lawsuit Against Mason Rothschild Will Be Legal Precedent

米国で高級ファッションブランドが訴訟を提起したMetaBirkins NFTs事件を参考に、フィジカルとバーチャルの領域を跨いだロゴ、デザインなどについてどこまで商標権の保護が及ぶのかを解説します。

情報源: MetaBirkins NFTs事件:商標権はフィジカル世界とメタバースの境界を超えるか?(関真也)Yahoo!ニュース

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商標登録insideNews: Hermes wins US trademark trial over ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs | CNN StyleMetabirkin Dispute

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