What was the Yuga Labs NFT lawsuit about?

Yuga sued artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen for copying Bored Ape Yacht Club images into RR/BAYC NFTs, claiming copyright and trademark infringement after they profited millions from confused buyers.

Did Yuga Labs win money in the NFT settlement?

Settlement details on cash are confidential, but previously courts ordered $9 million; artists now hand over all project assets and face permanent bans.

Can you still parody NFTs after this case?

Probably not easily — courts sided against parody defense here, setting precedent that lookalikes causing confusion violate IP in crypto art.

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Yuga Labs Claims Victory in NFT Rip-Off War, Artists Hand Over Everything

Artists Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen fold in a bruising settlement with Yuga Labs. They're handing over RR/BAYC assets — and a stark warning echoes through NFT land.

theAIcatchup Apr 09, 2026 4 min read

Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT with gavel and settlement documents

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Yuga Labs secures total control over RR/BAYC assets in settlement. 𝕏
Permanent ban on artists using BAYC IP sets strong precedent. 𝕏
Boosts brand purity for BAYC amid NFT market stirrings. 𝕏

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