Jimmy Kimmel Outsmarts George Santos: A Legal Comedy of Errors & Fair Use Victory
Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious Cameo antics with George Santos landed him in a courtroom showdown. Santos’s lawsuit against Kimmel for copyright infringement and breaching Cameo’s terms of service was tossed out, twice. It’s a comedic masterclass in fair use and the surprising power of fine print. Looks like laughter is still the best legal defense!
Hot Take:
When it comes to Jimmy Kimmel versus George Santos, it seems the punchline is: “Don’t mess with the fair use clause!” In a world where late-night hosts and former congressmen clash, who knew the real star would be… terms of service?
Key Points:
- Jimmy Kimmel’s show used Cameo videos bought from George Santos in a segment called “Will Santos Say It?”
- Santos sued Kimmel and Disney for copyright infringement and breach of Cameo’s terms of service.
- The court ruled in favor of Kimmel, citing fair use as a defense.
- The court also found that Cameo’s terms of service are not a contract between customers and video creators.
- This case highlights the importance of fair use in protecting creative commentary.
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