Quentin Tarantino Sued Over NFT Collection

One of the most cult films in the history of cinema. pulp Fictionof seven never-before-seen scenes and the original handwritten script of as NFT We have shared with you before that it will be on sale. However, Miramax, the production company of the movie, thanked the legendary director of the movie, Quentin Tarantino, for the Pulp Fiction NFT collection. case opened.

According to the lawsuit filed in a California court yesterday, the NFTs in the collection were found to be Tarantino’s for the film. not covered by the reserved rights. Defending, Miramax accuses the director of violating the company’s copyright and trademark. The company announced that the upcoming sale to be stopped demands. At the same time, Miramax argues that Tarantino’s limited contract rights for Pulp Fiction, including interactive games, live performances, and other ancillary media, do not cover NFTs associated with the film’s script.

This is one of the first legal tests of what NFT really is.

Additionally, Miramax objects to Tarantino’s use of the ‘Pulp Fiction’ name and footage, saying that buyers are likely to think that NFTs are official Miramax products. It is true that Tarantino has the right to release parts of the script; but this right Does not cover NFTs. In the case, “Selling several original script pages or scenes as NFT is a one-time transaction and does not constitute a broadcast” statement is included. What is even more of a problem is not actually Tarantino’s NFT collection; other filmmakers precedent it can set. Tarantino’s move; may cause other rights holders to think that they also have rights to use Miramax films through NFTs and other emerging technologies.

NFTs are an often highly lucrative technology that provides an alternative revenue stream for people to profit from the media outside of traditional licensing deals. This may not be the first NFT-related lawsuit; but an NFT about what really happened It is considered one of the first legal tests to be conducted. Miramax, your rights “not covering any rights or media not known at the time of the original rights agreement” contain a static set of exceptions, while their own rights “Large” and “all inclusive” claims to be. In response, Tarantino defends himself by saying that in response to a cease and desist letter, he basically publishes parts of a script with additional embellishments such as drawings.