Nicholas Saady

July 11, 2023 | National Law Journal

Despite the uncertainty raised by the recent SCOTUS decision in Abitron v. Hetronic International, it sends a clear message to rights owners (whether they be businesses, brands or individuals): obtain and enforce your trademark rights on a global basis because the Lanham Act does not "rule the world."

By Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme and Nicholas Saady

8 minute read

June 02, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of "Yuga Labs, Inc. v. Ryder Ripps," a recent ruling out of California where the court determined that a controversial NFT project infringed Yuga Labs' trademarks. The decision provides important guidance on how the Lanham Act applies to NFTs and how the First Amendment and Fair Use doctrine may be utilized as defenses in NFT lawsuits.

By Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme, Megan Noh, and Nicholas Saady

9 minute read

May 09, 2022 | Legaltech News

The Republic of the Marshall Islands recently passed legislation enabling decentralized autonomous organizations to register as legal entities, following Wyoming last year. This article explains the legislation and legal principles that apply (or might apply) to DAOs.

By Robert deBrauwere and Nicholas Saady, Pryor Cashman

7 minute read