They should be: settlement or no, I think this case is a win for PETA.
I don't believe PETA ever went into this expecting to actually win copyright privileges for animals. I think they intended to create a 'chilling effect' around animal photography and any kinds of entertainment they see as 'exploiting' nonhuman species. The further the case goes, the more risky that will look as a commercial endeavour.
The case also raises the profile of the organization. This is not just for vanity: it's how pressure groups try and take hold of the agenda and gain a platform for their views.
I don't believe PETA ever went into this expecting to actually win copyright privileges for animals. I think they intended to create a 'chilling effect' around animal photography and any kinds of entertainment they see as 'exploiting' nonhuman species. The further the case goes, the more risky that will look as a commercial endeavour.
The case also raises the profile of the organization. This is not just for vanity: it's how pressure groups try and take hold of the agenda and gain a platform for their views.