Hermes Wins NFT Case

Hermes Wins NFT Case

Hermes Wins NFT Case

By Maghan McDowell

The eight-day trial concluded on Tuesday in New York, with a jury ruling that Rothschild has infringed on the trademark protections of luxury brand Hermès. Vogue Business can exclusively reveal that Rothschild plans to appeal the jury’s decision.

A jury trial in the Southern district of New York today has ruled that artist Mason Rothschild has infringed on the trademark protections of luxury brand Hermès, and that his 100 “Metabirkins” NFTs are not artistic commentary, and thus not protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution. 


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By | February 26, 2023