How to Protect Your NFTs – Singapore Court Grants Landmark Injunction Over NFT

Non-fungible tokens (“NFTs“) are an increasingly ubiquitous digital asset. But as with all changes in technology, questions arise as to whether the existing laws are capable of accommodating its unique features – in particular, whether the law affords effective protection over ownership of NFTs.

In Janesh s/o Rajkumar v Unknown Person [2022] SGHC 264, the Singapore High Court issued a landmark decision granting an injunction over a Bored Ape NFT. In reaching its decision, the Court considered a slew of key issues – Do NFTs give rise to proprietary rights? Can an injunction be granted against a person known only by their pseudonym, and how should summons be served on such persons? When does the Court have jurisdiction over the matter? This Update provides a summary of the Court’s decision and its answers to these questions.

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