Web3 Intellectual Property Law

Specialized intellectual property legal services for Web3 and digital asset ventures, addressing evolving IP concepts in blockchain environments and NFT ecosystems.

NFT Intellectual Property Services

Latham represents intellectual property owners, NFT service providers, marketplaces, platforms, and investors across all aspects of the NFT ecosystem. The firm provides comprehensive counsel on NFT licensing frameworks including CC0, exclusive rights, and royalty structures, ensuring proper copyright and trademark protection for digital assets and collections. The practice advises video game developers on integrating NFTs and blockchain technology while protecting their intellectual property rights.

Web3 IP Protection & Strategy

The firm addresses evolving intellectual property concepts in Web3 environments and decentralized platforms, helping clients navigate the unique challenges of digital ownership and on-chain assets. Services include trademark registration and enforcement for Web3 brands and protocols, copyright protection for blockchain code and creative works, and IP licensing for blockchain-based applications and protocols. Latham provides comprehensive brand protection and anti-counterfeiting strategies tailored to digital asset projects.

Technology IP Advisory

Building on Latham's extensive technology practice, the firm delivers intellectual property protection and licensing for technology companies operating in the Web3 space. This includes software licensing and open source compliance, IP due diligence for Web3 and technology acquisitions, and patent and trade secret protection for blockchain innovations.

Why Choose Latham & Watkins

Latham's Band 1 ranked digital assets and Web3 practice (Chambers FinTech 2026) provides cutting-edge IP advisory for the evolving landscape of digital ownership, NFTs, and decentralized technologies. The firm combines sophisticated understanding of blockchain technology with deep intellectual property expertise and commercial sensibility to protect clients' most valuable intangible assets in the digital economy.