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What Do CurryKittens, Stephen Curry and Trade Secrets Have in Common?

Mark Mermelstein and Tierra Piens

In May 2018, Axiom Zen released cryptocollectibles, unique digital tokens created using blockchain technology, called “CurryKittens.” In a complaint filed under the federal Defend Trade Secrets Act, founder Starcoin claimed that Axiom Zen, a once-prospective business partner, misappropriated Starcoin’s trade secrets by using Stephen Curry’s likeness in the CryptoKitties platform.

We break down the court’s decision in our Trade Secrets Watch post.

Posted in Transactional Issues (technology, IP, privacy applications) | Tagged Axiom Zen, cryptocollectibles, CryptoKitties, CurryKittens, Defend Trade Secrets Act

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