Copyright Protection on NFT Digital Works in the Metaverse

Abstract

Non fungible token (NFT) emerges with the marvelous explosion of the Metaverse. NFT digital products are profoundly impacting the existing copyright system, which needs to be amended and responded in time. There is a possibility that it would completely change the distribution pattern of rights and interests in the field of copyright law. Currently, the legal nature of the casting and trading of NFT digital products still remains controversial. The liability of NFT digital product creators as well as service platforms is required to be further identified accordingly. this article starts with the analysis of the right attributes of NFT digital products based on intellectual property law. Subsequently, the related legal issues and countermeasures are discussed, including the exhaustion of the right-holders, the duty of care of the platform, and the assumption of tort liability arising from the transaction. It is suggested that the NFT digital products should be treated with considerable caution and the legal system of NFT digital products should be constructed in the near future.