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GregoryRoberts
July 28, 2026

Elmer Safran, creator of the 2017 Running Balloon meme, is suing Memes Apps for selling his copyrighted comic as a paid ad template via its AI platform. The company offers subscription plans up to $199/month for advertisers. Safran seeks an injunction and profits, arguing commercial use crosses fair use lines. Experts say the case tests AI copyright boundaries.

Elmer Safran, creator of the 2017 Running Balloon meme, is suing Memes Apps for selling his copyrighted comic as a paid ad template via its AI platform. The company offers subscription plans up to $199/month for advertisers. Safran seeks an injunction and profits, arguing commercial use crosses fair use lines. Experts say the case tests AI copyright boundaries.
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