Chill Guy – Recently, the “Chill Guy” meme has gained popularity, and its creator has copyrighted the character. Internet users are likely familiar with this meme that has recently become trendy. The “Chill Guy” meme has been circulating widely across various social media platforms and is even being used as a parody in games like Call of Duty.
This laid-back meme has certainly gone viral. However, the creator of the character featured in the Chill Guy Meme unexpectedly announced that they have registered a copyright for the character. What’s going on?
Is the Chill Guy meme character copyrighted?
PhillipBankss, the creator of the Chill Guy meme, shared details about the character he designed in 2023 through his personal Twitter/X account. He explained the reasons behind the copyright.
The creator has announced that the Chill Guy character is now legally copyrighted. They also intend to issue takedown notices to parties using the character for promotional purposes.
Regarding the reason behind this occurrence, it is understood that PhillipBankss was upset because his character was used in promotional materials without his permission. This means that using the meme for comedic purposes without any promotional intent is not the reason why the character now has copyright protection.
Anger Directed at Cryptocurrency and Influencers Promoting with Memes
The main focus of this copyright issue is on influencers and cryptocurrencies that use the Chill Guy meme to market their products and have even turned it into a Meme Coin, a term used for meme-based cryptocurrencies.
The Creator also clarified that not everything will be subject to copyright and takedown measures; these will only apply to matters related to future products or promotions.
He specifically clarified that brand accounts using memes as a trend won’t be taken down, jokingly asking for credit or an Xbox in return. His aim is solely focused on merchandise or meme coins.
PhillipBankss also revealed that his social media timeline and even his account’s DMs are flooded with Crypto promotions, as his image is being used to attract traffic and profit without permission.
And so, he is now focusing on irresponsible individuals who are exploiting the character he created for profit through meme coins, which have the potential for a rug pull.
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