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UK Committee advocates for copyright protection in the realm of NFTs

Government advised to safeguard creators' intellectual property and prevent copyright infringements in NFTs, with a caution against misrepresentative fan tokens issued by sports clubs.

Committee in the UK Pushes for Copyright Protection Regarding NFTs
Committee in the UK Pushes for Copyright Protection Regarding NFTs

UK Parliamentary Committee Urges Government Action on NFT Intellectual Property Rights

A bipartisan parliamentary committee in the United Kingdom has called on the government to address potential issues arising from sports organizations issuing digital assets, particularly in the context of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). The committee's focus is primarily on the protection of artists' intellectual property rights.

In a recent press release, Dame Caroline Dinenage, committee chair, highlighted the risks associated with NFTs, such as artists losing control of their work and the potential for fraudulent and misleading advertisements. She also expressed concern about the ease of creating NFTs compared to the slow process of protecting artists' rights traditionally.

The committee's concerns extend to sports leagues or teams creating their own cryptocurrencies for fans. They argue that these fan tokens, like those issued by Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, often fail to deliver on their promised exclusive privileges and advantages.

In an effort to protect creators, buyers, and sellers, the committee has suggested that the government collaborate with NFT marketplaces to implement a code of conduct. However, the committee's suggestion does not extend to the regulation of sports-related digital assets.

It is worth noting that the committee's call to the government does not seem to address the potential benefits or opportunities associated with NFTs or sports-related digital assets. Moreover, the committee has not specified any proposed solutions or regulations regarding the prohibition of sports-related digital assets.

At the time of writing, there are no available search results indicating that the UK government has taken any measures to implement the committee's recommendations regarding copyright protection against infringements by NFTs. The committee has not indicated whether they plan to release further statements or reports on the prohibition of sports-related digital assets or this topic in general.

In conclusion, the UK parliamentary committee's call to the government underscores the inherent risks associated with the NFT market and the need for action to protect artists' intellectual property rights. While the committee's recommendations do not extend to the regulation of sports-related digital assets, the potential issues raised by sports organizations issuing digital assets are an additional concern.

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