Memes are funny, shareable, relatable, easy to read, familiar and to the point; and, like all forms of creativity, there is IP in them too. Copyright gives the creators of artistic works the rights to control the ways in which their materials may be used. However, it’s not always possible to identify the source of the original image.

If the use of an image is directly or indirectly related to your business or a commercial endeavour, it is important to first make sure that you have the appropriate licences in place for commercial use, and to check the terms of any free stock photo libraries.

🔗Source: https://www.novagraaf.com/en/insights/who-owns-ip-meme