Metaverse patents may face eligibility challenges, say counsel

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Metaverse patents may face eligibility challenges, say counsel

Sukanya Sarkar
April 07 2022
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IP counsel from Europe, Asia, Australia and the US discuss scopes for innovation in the metaverse, and potential challenges patent applicants might face

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Sukanya manages the special projects published on Managing IP, including the IP Ones to Watch, 50 Most Influential People in IP and What Corporates Want. She also covers all IP-related issues in Asia including trademark, copyright, patent and design matters.
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