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PETA monkey selfie lawsuit threatens wildlife photography, warns snapper at heart of row

Jonathan Richards 1
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Joke suit

The single phrase which marks this out as a piece of theatre (theater?) rather than a genuine litigation is

> repeatedly infringed on Naruto's copyright

We are told that a proper US court has ruled that animals cannot own copyright. Indeed, I believe that animals cannot own anything, and they have no standing to sue in human courts of law anywhere (though I see this is California, so who knows). Let's get this in perspective. PETA and Engelhardt are bringing action in the US courts on behalf of a wild animal living half a planet away from California, on the basis of that animal's property rights. Irrespective of the nuances of copyright based on who opened a camera shutter, this is just crazy. Next up, PETA sues Wiley Fox for harassment causing alarm and distress to A. Roadrunner.

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