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Can a fictional digital persona own property

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Because reality is no longer legally binding, companies are filing patents and trademarks on completely fictional digital personas. These non-existent entities can legally 'own' intellectual property and sign brand deals, creating an absolute nightmare for legal systems trying to apply human laws to a collection of colorful pixels.

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