Digital Assets Task Force

Lewis Brisbois understands the unique challenges that many of its clients are facing regarding the increasing emergence of blockchain, cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the Metaverse, and related digital asset and virtual platforms.

The multi-disciplinary team of attorneys who comprise Lewis Brisbois’ Digital Assets Task Force leverage their broad-based and extensive experience to deliver advice and strategies to clients concerning digital assets issues across various sectors, including securities, intellectual property, entertainment, tax, privacy, and cybersecurity.

Related Practice Areas

Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Media & Sports

Because NFTs represent digital collectible assets (e.g., artwork, videos, songs, in-game items), it is important that every NFT is vetted with intellectual property (IP) rights in mind. Our IP attorneys guide clients through the nuanced challenges presented in this landscape, including those involving trademark, patent, and copyright issues. Similarly, our Entertainment attorneys work with clients to develop NFT-related contracts and licenses, as many traditional entertainers, sports leagues, professional gaming entities, and creative artists have started to invest in digital assets and offer NFTs for sale.

Securities & Financial Regulatory

Whether digital assets are deemed securities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, depends on many factors. Our Securities and Corporate Finance attorneys help clients navigate this complex world of digital assets and provide guidance on the regulatory implications surrounding digital assets as a security under federal securities laws. Additionally, our attorneys have experience dealing with non-fungible tokens (NFTs), crypto and coin offerings, Delaware blockchain law, FinCEN regulations on crypto wallets, and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) requirements related to digital assets.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

Our Data Privacy & Cybersecurity team helps clients to develop strong privacy policies for their NFTs and to meet customer disclosure and notice requirements regarding data collection. In addition, our attorneys have extensive experience helping clients implement policies and controls to limit the risk of a security incident.

Key Contacts

Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Media & Sports