‘Monkey Selfie’ Appellate Ruling Finds Animals Can’t File Copyright Suits

The infamous “monkey selfie” legal battle has prompted the 9th Circuit to hold definitively that animals can’t sue for copyright infringement, and an opinion issued Monday largely serves as an indictment of PETA for purporting to represent the primate’s interests.

Source: ‘Monkey Selfie’ Appellate Ruling Finds Animals Can’t File Copyright Suits

Get the latest RightsTech news and analysis delivered directly in your inbox every week
We respect your privacy.