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Determining Ownership Rights of Social Media Accounts

This article provides guidance on the standards courts apply in determining ownership rights over social media accounts, as well as best practices to head off such disputes before they occur.

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Social media accounts are important commercial assets because they reach a loyal consumer base committed to the brand, frequently with low, if any, associated marketing cost. The ownership of these accounts has become fodder for litigation when business relationships break down. Whether in the context of employer/employee, franchisor/franchisee or influencer/brand relationships, who owns and controls the social media accounts and associated goodwill sometimes comes into dispute.

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