In April 2021, a sketch by celebrated neo-expressionist artist Jean-Michel Basquiat drew
considerable press coverage due to a potential copyright dispute. Basquiat, who passed …

The article investigates the smart contract used in the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) process and
its qualification under the typology of form of contract and the EU electronic signature …

After a brief introduction on general regulatory issues in the blockchain, this chapter
explores the impact of the blockchain on copyright. They argue that the more the blockchain …

This book is a reflection on domestic intellectual property lawmaking from a developing
country's perspective. It focuses on Sri Lanka—a South Asian jurisdiction with a socio …

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a striking Web 3.0 innovation. Concomitant with their rise,
the existence of NFT works that constitute copyright infringement has become increasingly …

Are blockchains the solution to the disruption of copyright on digital content platforms? While
the fundamental features of blockchains, being permanence, transparency and their quality …

Given that blockchain influences the 'traditional'social construction, its deployment
challenges the fundamental tenets of the rule of law. The question is can the rule of law …

This paper explores communal intellectual property, focusing on shared ownership and
collective control, contrasting it with traditional individual ownership in the digital era. It …

Abstract Shenzhen Golden Idea Cultural and Creative Co., Ltd. v Hangzhou Bigverse
Technology Co., Ltd. is the world's first completed case about copyright infringement of non …

Sustainability of the environment is essential. We must find ways to make the economy
sustainable. This chapter argues that as important and essential as the environment is for …