According to the United Kingdom’s Copyright, Design, and Patents Act 1988 (c. 48), c. 1, s. 9(3), the author of
a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work that is computer-generated, is deemed to be the person “by
whom the arrangements necessary for the creation of the work are undertaken.” As Mr. Slater travelled to
Indonesia, set up the camera equipment, and performed several other acts in furtherance of the monkey
selfie’s creation, it is arguable that he would be considered the author of the work under United Kingdom
law.