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Case Information:
 Case Name: Naruto v. David Slater
 Main Parties: Naruto (crested macaque) vs. David Slater (wildlife photographer)
 Legal Context: Copyright dispute over "monkey selfies."
2. Facts:
 Naruto, a crested macaque, took several selfies using David Slater's camera in Indonesia.
 The photographs gained significant attention and were widely circulated on the internet.
 Dispute arose over copyright ownership, with Slater initially claiming ownership.
3. Legal Issue:
 Whether Naruto, a non-human animal, had standing to claim copyright ownership of the
selfies under the U.S. Copyright Act.
4. Court Decision:
 The case did not go to trial. In 2017, the parties reached a settlement.
 As part of the settlement, Slater agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds from the
photographs to organizations dedicated to protecting Naruto and crested macaques.
5. Significance:
 Raised questions about the applicability of copyright law to non-human animals.
 Highlighted ethical and legal considerations surrounding animal rights in the context of
intellectual property.
6. Conclusion:
 The case was settled out of court, and no legal precedent was established regarding non-
human animals' copyright claims.
 The settlement involved a commitment to contribute to conservation efforts for crested
macaques.