7 August 2017Copyright

‘Monkey selfie’ case nears conclusion

The copyright infringement case brought by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on behalf of a monkey is nearing its conclusion after a joint motion to stay the appeal was filed.

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