The Complex World of NFT Copyright: Who Owns What?

[Munashak]

As the NFT market continues to surge, one question remains murky—who truly owns the rights to the digital artwork tied to an NFT? While purchasing an NFT grants ownership of the token itself, does it automatically transfer the copyright of the underlying art? With legal frameworks still catching up, this debate raises important issues about intellectual property in the Web3 world. What’s your take on how copyright should work in the NFT space? Let’s discuss!

 

[Emma]

How should copyright work in the NFT space, and what are your thoughts on ownership rights for the digital artwork tied to an NFT?

 

[Mary]

As the NFT market continues to surge, one question remains murky—who truly owns the rights to the digital artwork tied to an NFT? While purchasing an NFT grants ownership of the token itself, does it automatically transfer the copyright of the underlying art? With legal frameworks still catching up, this debate raises important issues about intellectual property in the Web3 world. What’s your take on how copyright should work in the NFT space? Let’s discuss!

While owning an NFT grants you the token, it doesn’t automatically transfer the copyright of the underlying artwork, highlighting the need for clearer legal frameworks in the NFT space.

 

[Mary]

How should copyright work in the NFT space, and what are your thoughts on ownership rights for the digital artwork tied to an NFT?

Copyright should remain with the artist unless explicitly transferred, with ownership of the NFT representing a claim to the token, not the underlying digital artwork.

 

[peterjohn]

Copyright typically remains with the creator unless explicitly transferred in the NFT's terms, meaning buyers own the token, not the full copyright.

 

[Snowy]

The world of NFT copyright is complex, as owning an NFT doesn't necessarily mean owning the rights to the underlying artwork. Buyers typically get ownership of the token, but creators retain the copyright unless explicitly stated otherwise, making it important to clarify ownership terms.