NFTs and branding – Does trademark protection need to be considered?

Over the years, the concept of metaverse has been trending, and people have already started investing in its markets. Many companies started creating NFTs for their brands and entering the metaverse market. Since NFTs uniquely represent a product and it is irreplaceable, they play a key role in taking your business to the next level. However, infringements and illegal usage are also common in the metaverse. Trademarking your NFTs is the best option to protect your brand’s identity. Read more to know about the essence of NFT trademarking.

An Overview of NFTs

NFTs refer to digital and physical goods whose information and ownership are maintained in blockchain technology. An NFT can be anything, such as a shoe, a dress, an art, etc., unique, irreplaceable, and whose ownership is maintained under blockchain technology. Nowadays, minting(creating) NFTs for your brand helps you increase revenue, extend your business globally, and increase the consumer base. Since NFTs are maintained in blockchain, the transactions are secured and permanently stored. Trademarking your NFTs is the wise option to protect the uniqueness of your brand and make your business succeed in the metaverse.

Importance of trademarking the NFTs

A trademark helps protect a brand’s identity by distinguishing it from others. It prevents others from using a brand’s name, logo, and identity. It helps avoid customer confusion and makes a brand stand unique.

Protecting an NFT involves trademarking the NFT’s name and logo. By trademarking an NFT, you can legally protect your brand’s identity in the metaverse. The benefits of trademarking an NFT name include the following,

  • Safeguard your brand’s identity, as no one else can use the same name or similar logo of your NFT for their brand.
  • By trademarking your NFT, you can establish your ownership and prevent infringements and illegal usage of your brand’s name.
  • Since your brand’s identity is well-retained, your customer base will grow in the digital marketplace.
  • Possibility to expand your business across the world.
  • No matter what sector your brand comes under, you can register a trademark for NFT under all sectors.
  • Since your NFTs are trademarked, and your ownership is established, your brand will be trusted more in the metaverse.

To Sum Up

We all aim to protect our identity and stand unique among all. Brand identity is an essential factor that keeps a business growth for a prolonged period. Since businesses are extending their presence in the metaverse, protecting their identity, there is also important. Like the physical world, infringements and illegal usage can also occur in the metaverse. Trademarking your NFT names and logo will prevent your brand from losing its identity and uniqueness in the digital world and keep your customer base growing.

Get in touch with Brealant for your help!

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