Most ILLEGAL NFT's! | Media Lawyer Reacts

[@iancorzine]

What do you think? Was I WRONG on any of my NFT copyright decisions? 😁

[@patricialynveal4017]

Capt. Nemo?

[@amanuesis]

But the Jim Carrey mug...I would assume that the mug itself had permission to use the image. If that's the case, then isn't the NFT a photo of a permissible product? Or would that make the issue with the mug and not the original image?

[@taylorlibby7642]

A bit off topic but I'm pretty sure the Italian government has claimed international copyrights over The David.

[@erikt3162]

@@taylorlibby7642 yep The David unless parodied infringes Italy’s rights to the statue of David

[@iancorzine]

Oh really? I did not know that. Thanks for letting us all know!

[@Notpoop906]

NFT makers: "noooo you can't just steel my art" also NFT makers: "this is fair use"

[@erikt3162]

Keep’em coming Ian copyright law and digital media is confusing.

[@iancorzine]

Thanks Eric. Will do! Really passionate about this stuff.

[@micahvinson4361]

If I scanned my old baseball cards, minted them for NFTs and sold them, would that be copyright infringement?

[@JonJ3000]

Hi Ian, quick question for you. If someone is creating NFT's anonymously, and they are collecting payments with a crytpo currency, how would the legitimate copyright holders track them down? If everyone is anonymous in the Metaverse and paid by untraceable blockchain currencies, is this the end of copyright and IP protection online?

[@MrBatu676767]

this is a really good question I can't finding nothing either about this

[@lilmrmagoo]

i think they might be able to issue a takedown to the market that is selling it in which case the market has to take action or face the cost i would guess.

[@monimagic1]

So, if you have with a stock photo provider, you are covered, right?

[@Chriscx]

What is Starry Night was not public domain? I would HOPE that it would then be copyright infringement correct? For instance, if instead it was Santa's Sleigh and they were flying into the Coca-Cola sky.

[@LatifMercado]

If I have an artist, redraw and alter, sort of what was done with the Drake, would that make me the owner. Is there a problem using the likeness of the artist? Thank you

[@cnlicnli]

Attorney Ian Corzine says it *BEST:* Unless you have a written license, do *NOT* use celebrities, athletes, or other famous people in your NFTs.

[@ScullyPop]

Thanks for explaining all the details of NFTs.

[@iancorzine]

Thanks for watching my friend

[@romissabraxton8792]

Does typing out the comments rather than doing a voiceover still make your clip transformative, especially if the clip is short, informative and beneficial to the manufacturers?

[@iancorzine]

Hey Romissa, yes you can still be transformative with written out comments, as opposed to voiceovers.

[@romissabraxton8792]

Thank you so much. 🥰

[@louera]

Whut, even if the brand logo is visible it's okay? What if it was on the character's shirt or hat?

[@loopsloops5604]

Nice video ! But how to attach a copyright term document together with the nft we are selling? Eg to define the extract rights being transferred with the sale of nft

[@69Gaming-q7w]

Is that Abdul Alhazered with Van Gogh??

[@alphapinggmbh6916]

People sell and make money with the NFT Smart Contract and not the art itself. So the art can be seen as an idea, as you don't buy the actual picture mostly. Or am I missing something? As long the NFT owners don't print tshirts of the potential copyrighted image...?

[@iancorzine]

No, NFTs using non-original art pose copyright problems because they are tangible expressions. Ideas are still unprotected unless you use an NDA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i529gJt3lL-irLs

[@ruthieworldtravels]

Does every image need to be copyrighted?

[@eugeniat5460]

This was SO helpful? Can we get an update or part 2??

[@iancorzine]

Yes! Will do.

[@pistelpete6850]

What about taking a picture you took on your own, which basically looks like some other pictures people photographed out there. Would that create copyright issues? Or does this again depend on the transformation the artwork or the nft shows once it goes public (compared to pictures/photos which might show same image)?

[@exploshaun]

Are copyrighted characters allowed under fair use if there's sufficient transformation, or does it not apply at all?

[@mattiabenedetti7538]

Nice video you explained it really good. My question is can you create and sell a collection of NFTs in which there are jersey (handdrawn) on which there are trademarks ( like Nike , Adidas ,etc. ) And football teams logo. Hope you reply. Thanks

[@scruples53]

Useful info. Question on a scenario - I created a video in the virtual world using my unique avatar, I added music to it and uploaded to youtube (who has licensed the music - therefore there was no copyright infringement at the time I uploaded the video. Can I turn the video into an NFT? DO I NEED TO GET PERMISSION FROM THE ORIGINAL MUSIC CREATOR OR IS IT FAIR USE SINCE IT'S BEEN PUBLISHED ON KZbin WITH THEIR PERMISSION?

[@ramitorki156]

Are fonts okay to use in the NFTs? A Text which looks unique?

[@AllExistence]

I think the only thing they did to Drake is added polygonize and 8-bit color filters with custom palette. How is that substantial? It's 30 second of work.

[@iancorzine]

Well, I hear you. Fair use is really a subjective determination. Some people Seafair use and others don’t. That’s why I can be so confusing. I totally can get with your description that this may not be substantial enough to qualify for use, and the guy who made it is in trouble.

[@JonathonConnorOfficial]

Great video but no thanks for the unwarned epileptic seisure with the pabst beer can strobe :/

[@xioffawtf9698]

Great information Ian!!! so helpful to have an understanding of a PRO, thanks! Congrats. Got one question - A bit of background: I am an NFT Manager, handling all admin for an Artist, he has a broad collection of around 250 pieces I'm loading into MKTPlace. There is a number of images that have, to give you an example: a human body with a similar face mask of a Storm Trooper from Star Wars (a bit changed) he is hanging out at the beach with palm trees and so,.... Question is can the Artist get sued for that? Thank you so much for your advice! You rock!

[@richrich2862]

I'm interested in this question too

[@alyssadiceflipper5201]

If you took an image/screen shot of a celebrity and drew them into a more artistic form( Pop style), would that be illegal as a NFT??

[@BALEEEEEE]

are you able to make a story out of Gifs? Thank you for your work! appreciate the knowledge

[@iancorzine]

Yes, you are! Some of my clients are doing just that and making a much better case for fair use.

[@BALEEEEEE]

@@iancorzine wow thank you for replying! so as long as the gifs are 7 seconds and less we are ok? the gifs are main stream cartoons and movies and since the whole video is pretty much gif's and some royalty free shots and videos we should be ok with a voice over right? thank you for your time!

[@rustya81l1fysessions5]

Great video! Another question that comes to mind when talking about photographs of famous people. I am a photographer and have many images of famous actors and musicians. Could I do a NFT with one of MY images that I have taken as the photographer?

[@Musiclabale]

i think he name is omar khayam from persia in section 3-4!

[@cnlicnli]

The “transformed” *Drake* work from the video or still image is an unlicensed *derivative.* The original work is simply being "recast" into an art-styled geometric work - *I don't see commentary or parody!* (re: Rogers v. Koons) Drake's gonna be f__ken pissed-off when he sees his “million-dollar celebrity likeness” being *tokenized & exploited* by a third-party. Either reach out to Drake and his representative for a permission license or start figuring out how you’re going to pay for your copyright (~Fair Use~) defense attorney’s legal bills. Alternatively and to help keep you out of legal jeopardy, make additional changes to the original work AND include *SUBSTANTIVE* commentary + get an IP attorney to review your Fair Use work BEFORE monetizing/releasing it *...and after that, get a second IP opinion!*

[@VincentSaturn]

Thank you for this informative video. I still have a question if you could help me out. So I have 4 fanart pieces based on classic books that I want to release as NFTs. One is based on Frankenstein, another on Chthulu, and a third is based on the Last of the Mohicans. I am not worried about these 3, but my fourth is a fanart of Frank Herbert’s dune from 2015. My art is not based on David Lynches film and is purely my own interpretation of the books. However, since the new movie is coming out and Frank’s son technically continues the story, is it okay for me to release that?

[@SasiKumar-dn7fv]

Can we create a nft. As fames died person. Like mical Jackson , or any other famous ded person?

[@calimade8526]

"Starry Trip"...possibly Adi Parashakti

[@iancorzine]

Hmm could be

[@pinkinaik8284]

so, if it is in public domain then it's safe to use that image in nft? plz answer.

[@leedabagevans9495]

Hi, I wanted to make NFTs in a form of an art collage from designer brands found on apps like FRWD and FARFETCH. Could I consider the product images on a web page and use they as a base for my NFT collage. Or would brands like Chole and Mugler have copyright protection.

[@loopsloops5604]

Really helpful video! Thank you so much. I have a question. If I am the copyright owner of a character design. And I release an NFT using my character. Does that automatically mean I give the usage right of my character to the buyer when it is sold?

[@alexthen2950]

Hi ian , if i draw the cartoon style of those celebrity ( like Michael Jordan , Angelina Jolie or movie characer like John Wick or NEO ) and post in NFT is that legal OR ilegal? thanks

[@bluemoon6853]

Hello there! You're video helped me a lot about understanding nft copyrights. I have a question tho. I made a graphic edit of the famous painting the fallen angel by Alexandre Cabanel, and not most of the details of the painting was transformed how ever the whole message of the edited painting I made has brought another meaning to the original artwork. I am turning it into an nft and list it on the blockchain just to say that the edit was made by me. But, I am not having any intention to sell it. Assuming that I did not have the full/any permission for the artwork's copyright, is it counted as illegal or not. Can I be sued even tho I do not have any intention of selling it?

[@relaxwithus429]

Would it be illegal if we take 3d model from Google and edit and change it's colors to sell as nft ?? Thanks for the video.

[@wealthhub7932]

Great informative video! But i have a question. What if i cartoonize a royalty free image of a celebrity and use it in for my nft and sell it. Would that be legal?

[@AnthonyGoodley]

I'm a photographer who has taken over 10,000 images over many years. So I own the copyright to all of my images free and clear. Let's use my KZbin profile image as an example. I took the pic of my cat in my place of residence so this copyright is quite indisputable. Would it be a bad idea for any reason to make either one of one or a limited series of this image whereas I still retain the copyright? (Example 1/1 or 1/5 & 2/5 & 3/5 & 4/5 & 5/5)

[@TTalkWithTaylor]

Photography is the next NFT space that’ll explode. I’d upload everything pre-mint. That way it’s free for you - if they want it they’ll pay mint-cost and the value you set.

[@daralcampbell2171]

@@TTalkWithTaylor screenshot go brrrrr

[@vitrokshannft4416]

Could copyright free images be sold as NFTs?

[@HellxHathxNo]

Captain Nemo, Maybe.

[@Ozzeke4229]

Can I use a sportscard from my personal collection then take a photo of it then change the photo using a art software. Then mint this as a nft.

[@ianj.4597]

Hello, if I use Neffex's music as intro for a video like for 5 seconds because they said its copyright free, will I still be hit with a copyright claim and then just dispute it later on?

[@ianj.4597]

@Pro Justice Thank you!❤️

[@iancorzine]

Couldn’t have said it better than Pro Justice!

[@iancorzine]

Hi, this is a great question. I would love to help out and answer any questions you may have! I have a LIVE Q&A show this Saturday. You can drop your questions and concerns on my LIVE show and TUNE IN. Kindly check this link to get a notification. facebook.com/yoursocialmedialawyer/posts/1231061260678010

[@MrDjdanieljose]

That's sad, I thought I could finally make a living and share my experiencies doing fan arts and really cool pop modified art. But not when things needs to change its form so much. I don't know what to do. And then now it's there that nft and opensea got worst, with those complicated utility nfts and that. I am just a little individual

[@KittyoTheGreat]

Hello Ian Corzine I found your videos helpful, since way back when Im trying to do youtube videos. Is there a chance I can send you a sample of nfts im working on and maybe you can help me clarify whether it is illegal or not.

[@igraffitdotcom7335]

I have a question about selling nfts. Im thinking i misunderstand a lot of this NFT stuff. Im an artist and i started selling nfts. if i sell an NFT can I no longer sell shirts and prints of that artwork? Does the NFT owner have the rights to sell prints?

[@zelantern]

I've read a few articles regarding this, and it says that original artists can sell merch of the NFT they created whilst owners do not have this freedom. They are not allowed to profit off of bought NFTs except for selling the NFT to a new owner.

[@richiovellix493]

Awesome video man.... Love your channel

[@iancorzine]

Ah man. Thanks for the props!

[@BrianJoslyn]

I knew the first one, "Pabst...," because it's basically free advertising. "Jim" :: What if one were to use the picture to sell products via a website such as cafepress? What if I were to take a frame/picture from video of a show of, say Ellen DeGeneres? Similarly, what if I took part of the frame/picture of the video/show and use it or share it on social networks? I've taken frames/pictures from music videos of people I support and they don't even care. They actually comment thanking me for sharing. Not just covers, their own songs. Most recently, I took a picture of a ten year old girls first original via a Spotify. It's noticeable it's a Spotify screen, but the word is not shown in what I shared.

[@rustya81l1fysessions5]

I see a lot of crypto currency logos in some NFT's and some in some really popular NFT's. Is that okay? Could the Crypto come after that person for that for any reason? I could see someone being a bit put off by maybe a Ethereum logo on something put on a Solana blockchain collection maybe?

[@escanor8696]

So, wat if i make an nft based on an anime character like goku with variations in hair on a different base like may be on a zebra or a lion.. Can that result in a copyright issue?

[@babypinhead7656]

Yes, I’d say the best way to sell fan art as nft is to remain anon 💀

[@PookSD]

So if i take a trademark item (let's say a Pokémon) and i modify it enough, (let's say i draw it by hand, or i make a collage using a bunch of images) that would be a legal or an illegal NFT? Thank you :)

[@akhilelias8649]

@eduardo Martinez but I thing It still would be illegal since Pokémon comes under copyright and fan art like he said is risky

[@everythingkeez]

What about star wars one helmet

[@AllExistence]

Can photographed person sue you for selling his photos?

[@erikt3162]

Yes if the photographer owns the photo and he sells it on Gettyimage or other platforms. The question is if he can actually win is another story, consult with a copyright attorney before paying the photographer anything

[@iancorzine]

I was going to say the exact same thing. Thanks Eric for supporting the community of Copyright Masters!

[@AllExistence]

@@iancorzine But if you photographed on street by random person? Like the case with technoviking meme, where dude danced on street and was filmed and profited on.

[@whoisdexter]

Hey Ian, can I create NFT artwork of the Gaming Characters ??

[@mukwej]

Can I make an nft of a celebrity using their picture but in a cartoon form

[@cnlicnli]

Ian: No one can make-out your hard-to-decipher “fancy signature name” watermark affix to the right corner of your video. I’m fully in favor of creatives & businesses including a (cool-looking) watermark logo (w/ name; .com; and/or tagline) on their posted media to reinforce their authorship rights (re: “Copyright Management Information”) and branding/messaging: *IanCorzine.com** Your Social Media Attorney* But your watermark has to be *READABLE* to the average person. Otherwise, what’s the point?

[@ultrasentertainment]

Hi Ian, I want to launch my NFT collection , I just want to ask is it legal to put the lakers name or any other basketball team or football team logo on a hat or a shirt? thank you

[@hetshah2806]

I want to create original art of the game 'valorant' using my adaptations of the game characters. Not copying. Could i sell them as nfts?

[@rickyaclickpowr2187]

Can you do one on if it legal to crop out the figure of a celebrity in a photo and you place a completely different background?

[@iancorzine]

I would love to help out and answer any questions you may have. I have a LIVE Q&A show this Saturday. You can drop that question on my LIVE show and TUNE IN. Kindly check this link to get a notification. facebook.com/yoursocialmedialawyer/posts/1231061260678010

[@patricialynveal4017]

I thought each nft so unique its own digital thing so not a problem each one becomes a new piece as added upon..

[@iancorzine]

It should be that way. However most people are not taking care of the copyright problem when they create a NFTs using third-party images, video, or audio.

[@alberthansen7865]

Hey would love to hear your or anyone else take on this. Would it be allowed to make a nft collection where you for example use the 90s and take the biggest artists of that decade. But then transforming them into animated characters? Let me know!

[@wolfrhymesalternatereality2908]

my question is do i have to copyright nft's and if so, i do that before turning it into an nft???

[@iancorzine]

Hi, this is a great question. I would love to help out and answer any questions you may have! I have a LIVE Q&A show this Saturday. You can drop your questions and concerns on my LIVE show and TUNE IN. Kindly check this link to get a notification. facebook.com/yoursocialmedialawyer/posts/1231061260678010

[@AlexiaHDIntuition]

Nice i love this video WAO i learned a ton in 16 minutes LOL I do fair use on my videos but i had no idea what NFT were so your video is golden for sure Ian ;-)

[@iancorzine]

Thank you so much Alexia!

[@AlexiaHDIntuition]

@@iancorzine U R welcome ;-)

[@mariedzikowski1609]

I am starting a youtube channel... hopeful to be monetized, and have added stickers and Giphy stickers to kid friendly videos from Vita app, which is free and Inshot, a paid app. I am concerned about copyright infringement. Or content claim..Will my videos be taken down? Or what will happen? Am i allowed to use the stickers, and have my video monetized?

[@iancorzine]

Hi Mari. It depends upon the licensing agreement you have with InShot. Go to the InShot website and look for terms of service. Then you can read where those stickers are allowed to be posted. If you’ve posted in contravention of the agreement, then I would not advise using those stickers in future videos.

[@LeviCorbin]

How do beer cans sink like that? He spitting weights into it?

[@iancorzine]

Hi, this is a great question. I would love to help out and answer any questions you may have! I have a LIVE Q&A show this Saturday. You can drop your questions and concerns on my LIVE show and TUNE IN. Kindly check this link to get a notification. facebook.com/yoursocialmedialawyer/posts/1231061260678010

[@fuegodesignz908]

Thanks Ian

[@taylorlibby7642]

Totally off point but most of the NFT's that I've seen just seem like really bad, boring, and derivative artwork. I personally haven't seen one that I'd be motivated to possess.

[@iancorzine]

What about the Beeple ones? Those are cool if you have $50 mill

[@taylorlibby7642]

@@iancorzine Honestly still kinda "meh" as far as I'm concerned. But different strokes for different folks.

[@anas.g]

NFT's are like wildwest 😁