A monkey, an animal-rights organization and a primatologist walk into federal court to sue for infringement of the monkey’s claimed copyright. What seems like the setup for a punchline is really happening. It should not be happening…. [D]ismissal of this action is required for lack of standing and failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Monkey see, monkey sue is not good law – at least not in the Ninth Circuit.
— Andrew Dhuey, counsel to the defendants in Naruto v. David John Slater, aka the ‘monkey selfie’ case. You can read the full motion below (gavel bang: @pacerrssscraper).
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