NFTs Bearing Birkin Bags Images Deemed Infringing By New York Federal Jury

Mealey's (February 9, 2023, 1:36 PM EST) -- NEW YORK — A self-described marketing strategist and entrepreneur was found liable for trademark infringement and dilution by a New York federal jury on Feb. 8 for creating and selling digital “MetaBirkins” images that were linked to nonfungible tokens (NFTs), with the jury awarding $133,000 to Hermès International, manufacturer and owner of the Birkin line of luxury handbags....