Protection And Enforcement Of Intellectual Property In Metaverse

Introduction

Metaverse is undoubtedly the Buzzword of the Season. While citizens of the net place their best bets on whether it is the "Next Internet" or "Web 3.0"; it is fair to wonder what is the hype around metaverse really about. More so, if you happen to be someone who is looking at benefitting from this new technology facet. With the biggest tech companies investing and showing interest in Metaverse (e.g. Facebook renaming to Meta with USD 10 billion investment and Apple's proposed launch of VR set), the reality of 'virtual reality' is not far away.

The pandemic has acted as a catalyst for metaverse to finally have its moment. Forced isolation and some fantastic technology advancements have paved the way for a new era of accessibility – a way where working, attending court hearings and meetings, and carrying out possibly anything from the comfort of our homes has now become a reality. What seemed like a far-fetched idea only a couple of years back has now