This seminar will dive into the uncharted territory of legal implications in the rapidly evolving metaverse.
Key points covered include:
- Defining the metaverse and its various use cases
- Potential disputes arising out of the Metaverse
- Application of existing dispute resolution methods
- Emerging forms of decentralised justice and blockchain arbitration
- Enforcement issues under the New York Convention
Why In-House Counsel Should Join:
Stay ahead of the curve: Technology giants like Apple and Meta are investing in spatial computing and virtual reality, for example, the Apple Vision Pro or Meta’s upcoming Quest 3. Understanding the legal implications within the burgeoning metaverse landscape is crucial.
Protect your brand: Discuss mechanisms to handle potential infringements within various metaverse worlds.
Reassess your terms of service and other contracts: Consider how to adapt your platform’s terms and conditions, and agreements, to encompass activities in the metaverse.
Tackle international considerations: Explore the implications of the metaverse’s inherent internationality, especially given the global reach of new technology developments. Don’t wait until your company is enmeshed in the metaverse. Join the seminar to learn and discuss how to navigate these new digital landscapes effectively.
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Elizabeth Chan (陳曉彤), Registered Foreign Lawyer
Elizabeth Chan (陳曉彤) is a Registered Foreign Lawyer (England and Wales) at Tanner De Witt based in Hong Kong, specialising in International Arbitration, Litigation and Restructuring and Insolvency. She has worked in arbitration at Allen & Overy (Hong Kong), Three Crowns (London), and Herbert Smith Freehills (New York and Hong Kong). She specialises in international commercial arbitration and investment treaty arbitration. She is ranked as a Future Leader of Who’s Who Legal Arbitration (2022-2023) and the Legal 500 Arbitration Private Practice Powerlist: UK 2022. Elizabeth hosted the first-ever virtual reality arbitration gathering in January 2022. Elizabeth regularly writes and speaks on topics on the intersection of technology and dispute resolution, including dispute resolution in the metaverse context as well as valuation issues in crypto disputes.
Douglas Clark, Partner
Douglas Clark is partner with Tanner De Witt specializing in Intellectual Property. He has practiced in Hong Kong and Mainland China for over 30 years and for most of that time has dealt with IP issues arising from online activities.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date:
Thursday, 05 October 2023
Time:
12:30 pm to 1:00 pm - Registration and Lunch
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Presentation
Location:
Tanner De Witt. 17th Floor, Lippo Centre Tower 1, 89 Queensway, Admiralty
CPD Point(s):
Hong Kong qualified lawyers are eligible to receive 1 CPD point for this seminar, subject to approval from the Law Society of Hong Kong.
