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Copyrighted memes prove you can’t laugh away the law


Memes are among the greatest phenomena in internet culture. For anyone unsure, memes are usually photos, illustrations or film stills that are edited by anonymous users to create a new, funny context. However, we rarely consider the legal difficulties when sharing memes. The penguin is a celebrity in the meme world and is mainly used for short jokes with a twist. An example of a meme using a stock photograph that has frequently been reproduced online without regard for copyright law ALAMYThe owners of the blog, who…


Source: The Times October 18, 2017 23:02 UTC



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