German multinational automotive company Mercedes-Benz Group AG is stepping into the digital space with a non-fungible token (NFTs) and the metaverse.
The petition, which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on December 14, was revealed in a tweet by NFT and Metaverse licensed trademark attorney Michael Kondoudis. Tweet December 19th.
According to Kondoudis’ information, trademark applications for “Mercedes Benz, Mercedes, S-Class, G-Class, and Maybach” include digital currency, NFTs, virtual vehicle parts retailers, and cryptocurrency tradingamong others.
Cryptocurrencies and car manufacturers
This is the first time for the Mercedes-Benz Group crypto spaceDaimler South East Asia, part of the Mercedes-Benz Group, announced in July data sharing network based on blockchain technology,this is ethereum Layer 2 Scalability Platform polygon sell that product.
Acentrink, a data sharing platform, is designed to help businesses buy, sell and trade data in a decentralized environment.
Automakers continue to immerse themselves in NFTs
Elsewhere, in April, Hyundai Motor First automaker to issue community-based NFTsIn May, McLaren Automotive teamed up with MSO LAB to develop a unique, limited-edition McLaren NFT.
in the meantime, formula one (F1) continues its forays into NFTs and the Metaverse after filing earlier trademark applications. Las Vegas Grand Prix Circuit Scheduled for November 2023.
Interestingly, the F1 team Mercedes-AMG Petronas and now bankrupt Virtual currency exchange FTX Launched a joint NFT initiative.