Ninth Circuit Upholds Dismissal of Instagram Copyright Case Against Lil Nas X

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has ruled in favor of Lil Nas X, affirming the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by a model who claimed the musician copied his Instagram poses. The court determined that the model did not adequately show that Lil Nas X had “access” to the specific photos, as required by legal standards. This ruling highlights the complexities involved in intellectual property disputes on social media platforms, where defining “access” can be particularly challenging. For more details, the case discussion can be accessed at Law360.