The name of the legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali is now protected as a trademark in the Web3 space extending to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and virtual goods in the metaverse.
Indeed, the trademark of the boxer nicknamed ‘The Greatest’, who is regarded as one of the most significant sports figures of the 20th century, is registered under the U.S. Registration No. 6881575, issued on October 18, according to a tweet posted by NFT and metaverse licensed trademark attorney Michael Kondoudis on October 19.
The registered trademark covers NFT-authenticated media featuring Ali, virtual clothing, footwear, headwear, sports bags, and equipment.
Konduodis told Finbold:
“This registration was examined and approved in less than a year, which is fairly quick by USPTO standards. We expect the same results for applications for other celebrity names. It also offers a blueprint for protecting celebrity names and brands as they transition into the metaverse.”
This news is published and verified by the NFT News media team.
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