Bitcoin is invented by Satoshi Nakamoto but it is common knowledge that his identity is not known.If there arise any dispute related to bitcoin or its ownership,how would it be settled by court of law or in other words who is the legal owner of bitcoin?
If you use Bitcoin, then you are the legal owner of Bitcoin. That is why Bitcoin is being regarded as a decentralized currency. No third party is involved when you use BTC. It is your responsibility to hold or transact your coins. A dispute over ownership can arise in some cases. For example, if someone steals your coins after hacking in to your wallet, then you need to file a police complaint and claim that your digital assets were stolen by that person. Satoshi is not going to help you in that case.