The metaverse and beyond
Eversheds Sutherland’s legal guide to navigating virtual worlds
The metaverse is described by experts as the next iteration of the internet. A simulated virtual and 3D world where people live and interact in parallel to the physical world through digital avatars. In our guide to the metaverse, Eversheds Sutherland identifies key issues and risks businesses need to be aware of as this technology evolves.
The metaverse and beyond
Eversheds Sutherland’s guide to navigating virtual worlds
The Metaverse is being described by experts as the next iteration of the internet. A simulated 3D world where people live and interact in parallel to the physical world through digital avatars. In our new guide to the metaverse. Eversheds Sutherland guides you through some of the key issues, risks and what businesses need to be aware of.
Click on the topics of interest below to explore the legal issues arising in the metaverse. We will be releasing further reading on a variety of topics periodically.
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We are delighted to launch our legal guide to navigating virtual worlds such as the metaverse.
The metaverse is described by experts as the next iteration of the internet and like the internet will manifest as many different things all at once. For example, the consumer metaverse includes simulated virtual and 3D worlds where people can interact through digital avatars. Its importance is centered around a persistent and immersive shared environment where people can connect regardless of physical location. It is a place where people can buy and sell products and services, learn, be entertained, communicate, exercise and run businesses.
Additionally, the industrial metaverse is comprised of virtual worlds where digital twins of cities, transportation systems, airports, factories grids, and much more mirror their counterparts in the physical world.
There is a growing focus on the issues and risks businesses need to be aware of as this technology evolves. In our new guide to the metaverse, Eversheds Sutherland identifies key legal issues raised around governance, cyber security and data protection, digital assets and IP, safety, managing disputes, and more.
Explore our guide to the metaverse above to discover more, we hope you find it of benefit to you and your team.
Nasser Ali Khasawneh
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