Summary Judgment Motions Denied In Trademark Suit Over Birkin Bags NFTs

Mealey's (February 6, 2023, 1:30 PM EST) -- NEW YORK — A month after issuing an order denying cross-motions for summary judgment in a trademark infringement suit centering on nonfungible tokens (NFTs) bearing images of designer Birkin handbags, a New York federal judge issued an opinion on the eve of trial explaining that the motions were denied because genuine issues of dispute exist as to factors such as the artistic relevance of the images and free speech rights under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution....